Fortuna
Meaning of Fortuna
Originating from Latin, the name Fortuna is a female given name that holds deep historical and cultural significance. Derived from the Latin word "fortunatus," meaning "fortunate" or "lucky," Fortuna is associated with good fortune and prosperity. In ancient Roman mythology, Fortuna was the goddess of luck and fate, often depicted with a wheel symbolizing the unpredictable nature of life's ups and downs. The name Fortuna has a melodious sound, pronounced as for-TOO-nah (/fɔrˈtuːna/) in Latin. This elegant name also has a variation known as Fortunata. In the United States, the popularity of the name Fortuna fluctuated throughout the 20th century, with occurrences ranging from 6 to 10 newborns named Fortuna per year.
Pronunciation
Latin
- Pronunced as for-TOO-nah (/fɔrˈtuːna/)
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Notable People Named Fortuna
| Fortuna Calvo-Roth is an American journalist, professor, and businesswoman who was born in Paris to Sephardic Jewish parents and raised in Lima, Peru. |
| Fortuna is a Brazilian female singer-songwriter and researcher of the Sephardic tradition. |
