Florence
Prosperous and flourishing, derived from the Latin Florentius or Florentia, names related to flourishing and wealth.
Meaning and origin
Florence comes from the Latin name Florentius and its feminine form Florentia, both derived from 'florens' meaning prosperous or flourishing.
How to pronounce Florence
| English (US) | FLOR-ens /ˈflɔrəns/ |
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