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Fortunata

/for-too-NAH-tah/Lingala & Swahili · a girl’s name

One who is born fortunate and blessed

In Lingala

How to say it
for-too-NAH-tah
Given to
Girls
Used in
DR Congo, Congo-Brazzaville
How common
uncommon

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

FortunataFortunée

Nicknames & short forms

Tata

In Swahili

How to say it
for-too-NAH-ta
Given to
Girls
Used in
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
How common
uncommon

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

Fortunata

Nicknames & short forms

Tuna