Fortuna

Latin
"luck"

Fortuna Origin and Meaning

The name Fortuna is a girl's name of Spanish origin meaning "luck".

The Roman goddess Fortuna personified luck and ruled over fortune and fate. She is often depicted as blindfolded, and remains an important figure in Italian culture today, where a common saying translates to "Luck is blind."

Carl Orff's musical work Carmina Burana, based on a collection of medieval songs, begins with the iconic piece "O Fortuna".

Fortuna's Greek equivalent is Tyche.

Fortuna in Pop Culture

  • Fortunathe Roman goddess of luck, fortune & blessings
  • "O Fortuna"by Carl Orff
  • Fortunathe last Lapis Lazuli dragon in Deltora Quest
  • Audentes Fortuna iuvatLatin proverb meaning "Fortune favours the bold" (referencing the goddess Fortuna)
  • The Lady Fortunacharacter in K.A. Barker's "The Book of Days" (2014)
  • Mommy Fortunaevil witch in "The Last Unicorn" (1982)
  • The California place name is pronounced "forTOO,na"

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