Fortunata

The meaning of Fortunanta is ‘lucky’, ‘fortunate’, or ‘happy’. The name Fortunata comes from Latin origin. The name is most often given to people of the female gender and is used as a middle name or a first name. Also, it is a variant of the Italian name Fortuna and is the German language feminine form of the name Fortunatus. The name Fortunata is derived from the Latin ‘fortunatus’, which can basically imply luck, as fortuna means fate or fortune. The name means fortunate in the Spanish, Latin, Italian, and Portuguese languages. The name was commonly used in the Roman Empire. An Italian movie titled ‘Fortunata’ was shown at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, with actress Jasmine Trinca playing the fictional role of Fortunata. She was awarded the Jury Award for Best Performance under the Un Certain Regard section. There was a character known as Fortunata in the novel ‘The Heretic’s Apprentice’. It was published in the late ‘80s. She was the foster daughter of the fictional character Elave. An early 20th-century novel by the author Majorie Patterson is titled ‘Fortunata’. Fortunata was also the name of a fictional character in Benito Pérez Galdós’s late 19th-century novel ‘Benito Pérez Galdós’. There was a fourth century martyr in Christianity, also known as Saint Fortunata. Maria Fortunata was a Modenese Princess who later became Countess La March and, subsequently, the last Princess of Conti. She was a member of court during the reigns of King Louis XV and his successor.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

luck, fate, wealth

Origin

Spanish variation of Latin

Numerology

F is for fair, always honest and true.

O is for old fashioned, you cherish the past.

R is for relish, you seek a challenge.

T is for treasure, that of your friendship.

U is for understanding, you show for others.

N is for natural, the genuine side of you.

A is for absolute, for you know your mind.

T is for treasure, that of your friendship.

A is for accord, the harmony you spread.

Lucky

Fortunata lucky number is 8.

8 is all about abundance. Within numerology, this number is linked to material wealth and financial success. Ambitious and goal-oriented, 8 can effortlessly assume leadership positions through its natural magnetism. 8 applies big-picture thinking to broaden its scope, racing up the top of any ladder to reach extraordinary heights.

Famous People Named Fortunata

• Celia Weston American actress
• Celia Mei Rubin American actress
• Celia Sánchez (Manduley) Cuban revolutionary
• Celia Calderón Mexican painter
• Celestina Boninsegna Italian operatic soprano

Fortunata in Pop Culture

• Nicola West character on Australian TV soap "Neighbours"
• Nicola King character on British soap "Emmerdale"
• "Nicola and the Viscount " novel by Meg Cabot