Prospero
Meaning of Prospero
Prospero is a strong and unique name for boys. It has its roots in Latin, derived from the word "prosperus," meaning "fortunate" or "successful." The name Prospero is associated with positive qualities such as wealth, good luck, and success. It gained popularity after being used as the name of the protagonist in William Shakespeare's play "The Tempest." In terms of pronunciation, it is pronounced as PROS-puh-roh (/ˈprɑːspəroʊ/) in English. While not very common, the name Prospero has been given to a small number of boys in the United States over the years, according to data from the Social Security Administration.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as PROS-puh-roh (/ˈprɑːspəroʊ/)
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Similar Names to Prospero
Notable People Named Prospero
| Prospero Pichay Jr. - Prospero Arreza Pichay Jr., also known as Butch Pichay, is a Filipino politician who served as Representative of Surigao del Sur's 1st district in the Philippine House of Representatives and was a senatorial aspirant in the 2007 Philippine Senate election. |
| Prospero Fontana was a prominent Bolognese painter known for his frescoes and architectural detailing, and he also played a significant role in training younger artists. |
| Prospero Castillo Nograles, also known as "Boy Nograles," was a Filipino politician who made history as the first Speaker from Mindanao and served five non-consecutive terms as a member of the House of Representatives. |
| Prospero Sybico Amatong was a Filipino politician who served as the governor of Davao del Norte and as a Congressman in the House of Representatives of the Philippines. |
| Prospero Colonna di Paliano - Prospero Colonna, Duke of Rignano, Prince of Sonnino, was an Italian politician and aristocrat who served as mayor of Rome twice and in the Chamber of Deputies and Senate of the Kingdom of Italy. |
| Prospero Minghetti, an Italian painter, is known for his contributions to the art world. |
| Prospero Spínola was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Luni e Sarzana from 1637 to 1664. |
| Prospero Caffarelli was an Italian cardinal. |
