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BoyPronounced French /pʁɔs.pɛʁ/; American English /ˈpɹɑs.pəɹ/; British English /ˈpɹɒs.pə/Polish language family

Prosper

A name of Latin origin meaning "fortunate, successful".

Quick answer

Prosper is a boy name with Latin roots meaning "fortunate, successful".

Pronunciation: French /pʁɔs.pɛʁ/; American English /ˈpɹɑs.pəɹ/; British English /ˈpɹɒs.pə/.

GenderBoy
OriginLatin
Meaningfortunate, successful
PronunciationFrench /pʁɔs.pɛʁ/; American English /ˈpɹɑs.pəɹ/; British English /ˈpɹɒs.pə/
Language familyPolish

Meaning and history

This name comes from the Latin name Prosperus, which meant "fortunate, successful". This was the name of a 5th-century saint, a supporter of Saint Augustine. It has never been common as an English name, though the Puritans used it, partly because it is identical to the English word prosper.

Notes and context

Usage: french, english