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Prosper name meaning
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Meaning and Origin
What does the name Prosper mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Prosper
User Submitted Origins
English
44%
African
41%
Italian
4%
Hebrew
4%
Latin
4%
Jewish
4%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Germany, the name Prosper means "To be successful in future".
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
verb Pros"per
To favor; to render successful.
Etymology: F. prospérer v. i., or L. prosperare, v. i., or L. prosperare, v. t., fr. prosper or prosperus. See Prosperous
verb Pros"per
Senses
- To be successful; to succeed; to be fortunate or prosperous; to thrive; to make gain."They, in their earthly Canaan placed, Long time shall dwell and prosper." [Milton.]
- To grow; to increase.(Obs)"Black cherry trees prosper even to considerable timber." [Evelyn.]
Other Dictionary Sources
- Make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance
Wiktionary
From Old French prosperer, from Latin prosperō (“I render happy”), from prosperus (“prosperous”), from prō + spēbus, ablative of spēs.
Notable Persons Named Prosper
Notable Persons Named Prosper
Prosper Mérimée
Prosper Mérimée was a writer. Prosper was born on September 28th, 1803. He left this life on September 23rd, 1870.
Prosper Avril
Prosper Avril is a Member of the Provisional Government of Haiti, President of Haiti, Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Haiti, List of heads of state of Haiti, and List of commanders-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Haiti. Prosper was born on December 12th, 1937 in Thomazeau.
Prosper Menière
Prosper Menière was a scientist. Prosper was born on June 18th, 1799 in Angers. He left this life on February 7th, 1862.
Prosper Utseya
Prosper Utseya is a cricketer. Prosper was born on March 26th, 1985 in Harare.
Prosper Ego
Prosper was born on July 17th, 1927 in The Hague. He breathed his last breath on January 23rd, 2015.
Prosper L'Orange
Prosper was born on February 1st, 1876 in Beirut. He passed away on July 30th, 1939.
- Prosper Marilhat
- Prosper PoulletPrime Minister of Belgium
- Prosper Giquel
- Prosper Philippe AugouardFrench Missionary Priest
- Prosper FernandoBroadcaster
- Prosper Cravath
Notable Persons With the Last Name Prosper
Notable Persons With the Last Name Prosper
D. Prosper
D. Prosper is a hip hop music artists, repertoire, rapping, and songwriter. He has been prominent since 1995. D. was given the name Derick Prosper in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. D. is also known as Mastermind, Prosper, and Derick.
Prosper de Mestre
Prosper de Mestre was a merchant, importer, and business leader. Prosper was given the name Jean Charles Prosper on August 15th, 1789 in Lorient, Brittany, France. Prosper is also known as Prosper Mestre;, John Charles Prosper, and de Mestre. He passed away on September 14th, 1844.
Sandra Prosper
Sandra Prosper is an actor and actress. Sandra was born on February 23rd, 1978.
Peter Prosper
Peter Prosper is a soccer player for the United Petrotrin F.C., Al-Ansar SC, Al-Akhaa Al-Ahli Aley, San Juan Jabloteh F.C., Al-Mabarrah, Racing Beirut, Trinidad, and Tobago national football team. Peter was born on November 7th, 1969 in Trinidad and Tobago.
Higiro Prosper
Higiro was born on January 28th, 1961.
Edewhor Prosper
Edewhor Prosper is a sports team member for the Bendel Insurance F.C.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Prosper | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 22.04% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 62.94% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.00% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.00% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.96% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 11.46% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Prosper
People with the last name Prosper are most frequently White, African American, or Hispanic or Latino