Florimund

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Gender Masculine
Usage German (Archaic), Dutch (Archaic), English (Archaic), Popular Culture, Theatre
Pronounced Pron. FLO-ree-muwnt(German) FLAW-ree-mənd(English)  [key]
Other Forms FormsFloremund

Meaning & History

Derived from Latin florens meaning "prosperous, flourishing" (see Florence) combined with Old High German mund meaning "protection."

In popular culture and theatre, Florimund is best known as the (alternative) name that Prince Désiré is known under in some versions of the ballet The Sleeping Beauty.
Added 8/8/2007 by Lucille
Edited 2/9/2017 by Lucille and Randee15