Fauna Meaning and Origin

The name Fauna is a girl’s name meaning “goddess of earth and fertility” and is of Latin origin. The name Fauna comes from Roman mythology. According to legend, Fauna was a Roman Goddess of earth, forests, and wildlife. Fauna is said to be either the wife, sister, or daughter of her masculine counterpart Faunus. Fauna is the scientific term referring to a typical collection of animals found in a specific time or place. “Fauna” is not one of the most popular names in the United States, it might be considered relatively uncommon. The name “Fauna” carries a sense of enchantment and connection to nature. The name evokes a sense of harmony with the environment and a desire to live in tune with nature’s rhythms.

Names similar to Fauna:

  • Flora
  • Luna
  • Aurora
  • Nova
  • Selene
  • Calista
  • Celeste
  • Ondine
  • Zephyra
  • Althea

 

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