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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Fortunate, favorable
- Origin
- Italian/Latin (variant of Prosper)
- Pronunciation
- PROS-pə-roh
Prospero is an Italian and Latin name, a variant of Prosper, and it means "fortunate" or "favorable." It's pronounced PROS-pə-roh, with the stress on the first syllable and a soft, rolling finish. If you like a name with a hopeful meaning built right in, this one carries it quietly.
Meaning & Origin of Prospero
Meaning: Fortunate, favorable.
Origin: Italian/Latin (variant of Prosper).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Prospero
PROS-pə-rohIPA /ˈprɒspəroʊ/
Popularity of Prospero
Prospero does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Prospero mean?
Fortunate, favorable. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Prospero?
Prospero is pronounced PROS-pə-roh (IPA: /ˈprɒspəroʊ/).
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