Fausta
Italian · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Fausta
The name 'Fausta' means "fortunate" or "auspicious" in Latin, derived from the Latin word *faustus* (favorable, lucky).
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Etymology
The name 'Fausta' means "fortunate" or "auspicious" in Latin, derived from the Latin word *faustus* (favorable, lucky). It was used in ancient Rome and later in Christian contexts, notably as the name of Saint Fausta, a 4th-century martyr venerated in the Eastern Orthodox and Catholic traditions.
Fausta currently ranks #4,564 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1926.
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