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Florence
Flourishing
Origin
Latin
Used in
en
Origin and meaning of Florence
Florence is the English and French form of the Latin Florentia, from florens, 'flourishing, prosperous, blooming.' It is also the English name of the city of Florence and was made famous by Florence Nightingale, pioneer of modern nursing, who was born in that very Tuscan city. Popular chiefly in the English-speaking world and in France, where it is enjoying a revival, it is a delicate, vintage name evoking blossom and renewal.
Variants around the world
How Florence is said in other languages.
FlorenciaFiorenzaFlorentineFlorentina
Famous people
- Florence Welch— singer
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