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Name Mavromichalis
Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage Greek
Scripts Μαυρομιχάλης(Greek)
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Meaning & History
Means "black Michalis (Michael)" in Greek. In Mani, it is said to derive from an orphan named Μιχάλης (Michalis). Because of the dark clothing worn during times of mourning, orphans were often called μαύρος (mavros) meaning "black".