Maura is a Hobbitish name probably meaning "experience, wise".[1]
It was the first name of Maura Labingi.
Etymology
The word has similarities to archaic Rohanese maur meaning "experienced". It probably comes from a Mannish root *MUR
Translations
Inspiration
The English translation "Frodo" comes from Old English fród meaning "wise by experience"
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth p. 50