Moura

See also: moura and mourà

Old Portuguese

Etymology

From moura (“Moorish (f.)”), after Salúquia, Moorish princess of the city.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈmow.ɾa/
Homophone: moura

Proper noun

Moura

A city in southern Portugal.
- 13th century, attributed to Alfonso X of Castile, Cantigas de Santa Maria, E codex, cantiga 275 (facsimile):
  Que no conuento ſoẏan a ſeer ḋ Moura.
  Who were usually in the convent of Moura.

Descendants

Portuguese: Moura

Portuguese

Etymology

From Old Portuguese Moura.

Pronunciation

Audio (Portugal) (file)
Homophone: moura

Proper noun

Moura f

A city and municipality of Beja, Portugal.

Proper noun

Moura m, f

A surname.

Related terms

mourense

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