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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Fortunate, favorable
- Origin
- French (from Latin prosperus)
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- PRAH-spur
Prosper is a French name, pronounced PRAH-spur, that comes from the Latin prosperus. Its meaning is fortunate, favorable, and it works as a name for a boy or a girl. It's a word-name in the most literal sense — the meaning is right there in the sound.
Meaning & Origin of Prosper
Meaning: Fortunate, favorable.
Origin: French (from Latin prosperus).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Prosper
PRAH-spurIPA /ˈprɑːspər/
Popularity of Prosper
Prosper's best-ever showing in Social Security data was in 1881, when it ranked #976 with 5 babies given the name; in 2024, the most recent year on record, it ranked #2692 with 49 babies given the name.
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FAQ
What does the name Prosper mean?
Fortunate, favorable. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Prosper?
Prosper is pronounced PRAH-spur (IPA: /ˈprɑːspər/).
Is Prosper a popular name right now?
Prosper peaked at #976 in 1881 and is ranked #2692 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1881–2024.)
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