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Prosper

Prosper is a boys' name of Latin origin meaning “To thrive, succeed, or be fortunate.”

pronunciation

PROS-pur

meaning & origin

The name Prosper means “To thrive, succeed, or be fortunate.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.

From the Latin 'prosperus,' meaning favorable or successful. A virtue name borne by a 5th-century saint. It remains more common in Francophone Africa and France than in the English-speaking world.

famous people named Prosper

  • Prosper Mérimée

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