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GirlPronounced Latin /ˈfau̯.na/; English /ˈfɔ.nə/

Fauna

Feminine form of Faunus.

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Fauna is a girl name.

Pronunciation: Latin /ˈfau̯.na/; English /ˈfɔ.nə/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationLatin /ˈfau̯.na/; English /ˈfɔ.nə/

Meaning and history

Feminine form of Faunus. Fauna was a Roman goddess of fertility, women and healing, a daughter and companion of Faunus.

Notes and context

Usage: roman mythology

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