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Ventura

vehn-TUU-ruh

Ventura (name) means a Spanish and Italian surname meaning "good fortune," and the name of a city in California. Example: “They drove up the coast to Ventura for the weekend.”

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A Spanish and Italian surname meaning "good fortune," and the name of a city in California.
"They drove up the coast to Ventura for the weekend."
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Etymology

From Italian, Catalan, Portuguese, and Spanish surname, from a medieval form of Bonaventura, Buenaventura, meaning "good fortune."

Origin: Italian

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Ventura” mean?

The word “Ventura” means a Spanish and Italian surname meaning "good fortune," and the name of a city in California.

How do you pronounce “Ventura”?

“Ventura” is pronounced vehn-TUU-ruh (/vɛnˈt(j)ʊɹə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Ventura” in a sentence?

Here is “Ventura” used in a sentence: “They drove up the coast to Ventura for the weekend.”

What part of speech is “Ventura”?

“Ventura” is a name.

Is “Ventura” a common word?

“Ventura” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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