Quick answer
Prosper is a boy name with Latin roots meaning "fortunate, successful".
Pronunciation: French /pʁɔs.pɛʁ/; American English /ˈpɹɑs.pəɹ/; British English /ˈpɹɒs.pə/.
Meaning and history
This name comes from the Latin name Prosperus, which meant "fortunate, successful". This was the name of a 5th-century saint, a supporter of Saint Augustine. It has never been common as an English name, though the Puritans used it, partly because it is identical to the English word prosper.
Notes and context
Usage: french, english