The baby name Fortunat is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced English: /fɔrˈtuːnət/ (for-TOO-nuht); French: /fɔʁ.ty.nat/ (for-TY-nat).
Fortunat is Latin in Origin.
The baby name Fortunat is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced English: /fɔrˈtuːnət/ (for-TOO-nuht); French: /fɔʁ.ty.nat/ (for-TY-nat).
Fortunat is Latin in Origin.
Fortunat is a masculine given name found in French, German, and Polish usage, from the Latin Fortunatus meaning “fortunate, blessed, lucky,” ultimately tied to Fortuna, the Roman goddess of fortune. Brought into the vernacular through ecclesiastical Latin, it carried wishes of providence, prosperity, and divine favor.
It appears in late antique and medieval records through numerous saints and clerics, including Fortunatus mentioned in 1 Corinthians 16:17 and the 6th-century poet-bishop Venantius Fortunatus, which sustained the name in Christian communities. Variants include Fortunatus (Latin, liturgical/English), Fortunato (Italian, Spanish, Portuguese), Fortuné and Fortunat (French), Fortunat (German, Polish), with feminine forms Fortunata (Italian/Spanish/Polish) and Fortunée/Fortunata (French). The name remains rare today but is retained in Catholic and Slavic traditions, where its auspicious meaning and devotional associations are appreciated.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | Boys | 1906 | #206 | 3 | 530 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #219 | 2 | 4,970 |
| Canada | Boys | 2018 | #327 | 5 | 2,587 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,234 | 3 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,270 | 3 | 25,619 |
Fortunat is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:
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