Fauna
Fauna is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “animal life, goddess of fertility.”
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how do you pronounce Fauna?
FAW-nah
where does the name Fauna come from?
The feminine form of Faunus, from a root meaning beast or from the Latin faveo, to favour. In English, fauna is the collective term for the animal life of a region, as flora is for plants.
Fauna is the Roman goddess of earth and fertility, and the Latin collective term for all animal life in a region (complementing flora for plant life). The name connects its bearer to the wild, living world in the most fundamental way. It has an earthy, primal beauty that appeals to nature-oriented parents.
the history of Fauna
Fauna was a Roman deity linked to the nature god Faunus.
who are famous people named Fauna?
- Fauna Hodel (American woman at the center of the Black Dahlia investigation)
- Fauna (one of the fairy godmothers in Disney's Sleeping Beauty)
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quick answers about Fauna
What does the name Fauna mean?
Fauna means “animal life, goddess of fertility”.
What is the origin of the name Fauna?
Fauna comes from the Latin naming tradition.
How popular is the name Fauna?
Fauna has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Fauna a boy or girl name?
Fauna is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Fauna?
Fauna is pronounced FAW-nah, with 2 syllables.
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