Morocco Name Meaning & Origin
/muh-ROH-koh/Name Origin
The name 'Morocco' derives from the medieval Latin 'Marrakech' or 'Marrakesh', which is the name of a major city in Morocco. The country itself is named after the city, which in turn has Berber origins. The name has been used historically to refer to the region and its people, and in modern times, it is used as a demonym for the inhabitants of the country.
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Moroccan (Arab-Berber) 85%
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Moroccan (Arab-Berber) 10%
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Moroccan (Arab-Berber) 5%
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Name Details
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Unisex
Famous People Named Morocco
Notable individuals associated with Morocco include King Mohammed VI, the current monarch; Moroccan-American chef and TV personality Paula Wolfert; and footballer Hakim Ziyech.
Morocco Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 1
People with this name tend to be: A natural born leader, independent and ambitious.