Fausta

Latin
"fortunate"

Fausta Origin and Meaning

The name Fausta is a girl's name of Italian origin meaning "fortunate".

Though often heard in the Hispanic and Italian communities, it hasn't made an impact here, perhaps because of the connection to the character of Faust and his pact with the devil. Variations: FAUSTINA, FAUSTIA, FAUSTIANA

Famous People Named Fausta

  • Saint Fausta of Cyzicus4th,century Christian martyr
  • Saint FaustaRussian Orthodox mother of Saint Anastasia of Sirmium
  • Flavia Maxima FaustaRoman empress, daughter of Emperor Maximianus
  • Faustaempress consort of Constans II of the Byzantine Empire
  • Fausta CialenteItalian novelist and journalist

Fausta in Pop Culture

  • "Fausta" opera by Gaetano Donizetti