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Flo

A short form of Florence or Flora, both names related to flowers and flourishing.

Meaning and origin

Flo is a diminutive used in English-speaking countries for either Florence (meaning 'prosperous, flourishing' from Latin Florentius) or Flora (the Roman goddess of flowers).

How to pronounce Flo

English (US)FLOH /floʊ/

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