Fortunat

Fortunat is a diminutive of the Roman name Fortunatus, which translates to 'the fortunate' or 'the blessed.' This name comes from the Latin word fortunatus, which means 'blessed, happy, fortunate.'

What does the name Fortunat mean?

The name Fortunat is derived from the short form of the Roman name Fortunatus and carries the meanings 'the fortunate' and 'the blessed,' which come from the Latin fortunatus meaning 'blessed, happy, fortunate.'

Where does the name Fortunat come from?

The first name Fortunat has Latin roots and means 'the fortunate' or 'the blessed.' The Latin term fortunatus is composed of elements that mean 'blessed, happy, fortunate.' It also has Old German linguistic references.

How do you pronounce Fortunat?

The pronunciation of Fortunat is three syllables and rhythmic. The name is pronounced as 'For-tu-nat' [fɔʁtuˈnaːt], with the emphasis on the last syllable, which sounds with a long A vowel. The dark vowels of the first syllables give the name weight, while the clear 't' forms the conclusion. This gives Fortunat a solemn and dignified sound that conveys a classic elegance.

When is the name day of Fortunat?

July 12

Popularity

In Germany, Fortunat is a rather unusual name. It has not appeared in the German first name charts. In Austria, it reached its best position in the name charts in 1993 at 569th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times there, leading to a position of 4,431 in the ten-year statistics. From 1984 to 2024, it ranks 4,502 in Austria.

Nicknames & pet names

Forti / Fortu

Similar first names

Famous people

• Fortunat Alojzy Gonzaga Zolkowski (Polish actor)
• Fortunat Huber (Swiss writer)
• Josef Fortunat Silvester (composer from France)