Prospero
Prosperous, fortunate
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Origin and meaning of Prospero
Prospero comes from Latin prosper, 'favourable, fortunate, thriving' — a wish-name promising success and plenty. Widespread since Christian antiquity thanks to Saint Prosper of Aquitaine, a fifth-century theologian, it owes part of its literary fame to the magician Prospero in Shakespeare's Tempest. Used in Italy and across the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking worlds as Próspero and Prosper, it is rather rare today, yet keeps a solemn, auspicious tone that gives it a striking character.
Variants around the world
How Prospero sounds in other languages.
Famous people
- San Prospero d'Aquitania— saint
- Prospero Alpini— scientist
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Prospero mean?
The name Prospero means Prosperous, fortunate.
What is the origin of the name Prospero?
Origin of Prospero: Latin.
What are the international variants of the name Prospero?
International variants of Prospero: Próspero and Prosper.