Names That Mean Fortune

Kouki is an uncommon choice in Japan today, but it's been used for several anime characters.

Ventura started life as a shortening of Bonaventura, Spanish for good luck or good fortune, but now stands on its own. It has a pleasant sound and the stylish 'V' ending, but Angelenos would associate it with the Valley's main stem--Ventura Boulevard, and others might think of Ace or Jesse Ventura.

Another idealistic virtue name with big shoes to fill — Prosperity would make a bold first name, or more likely an intriguing middle name.

In Roman mythology. Felicitas was the deity of good luck.

Maimun is a common name in Arabic-speaking countries, where its meaning bestows good fortune.