What is the origin of the name Ventura?

Ventura is a name of Spanish origin.

How popular is the name Ventura?

Ventura is currently ranked #17473 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Ventura?

Ventura is pronounced ven-TOO-rah.

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UnisexSpanish

Ventura

ven-TOO-rah

Popularity

#17473

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Spanish

Total Births

1,527

Peak Year

#33 in 1920

First Recorded

1908

Style

Earthy & Bohemian

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

An Italian and Spanish name meaning "fortune" or "good fortune."

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The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

Jesse Ventura
American politician, actor, and retired professional wrestler

Nicknames

Ven Tura

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Personality Traits

OptimisticLuckyAdventurousIndependent

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