Fortuna
Roman Mythology · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Fortuna
The name Fortuna means "fortune" or "luck," derived from the Latin noun *fortuna*.
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Etymology
The name Fortuna means "fortune" or "luck," derived from the Latin noun *fortuna*. It originates from Roman mythology as the name of the goddess of luck and fate, and is used in Western cultures, particularly in Italy and Spanish-speaking regions, with historical prominence in ancient Rome.
Fortuna currently ranks #4,623 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1917.
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