What Does the Name Fortunato Mean
The name Fortunato comes from Italian roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Fortunato below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Fortunato Name Meaning
Italian, Spanish, PortugueseItalian, Spanish and Portuguese form of the Late Latin name Fortunatus meaning "fortunate, blessed, happy". This was the name of several early saints and martyrs.
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