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Meaning & History
Likely derived from Italian fiore meaning "flower" combined with either Italian spina meaning "thorn" or ancient Greek δέσποινα (despoina) meaning "mistress, lady" (see Despina). Also compare Fiordispina.In Italian literature, Fiordespina Lauri is the main character of a novella written by the Italian author and poet Pietro Fortini (died in 1562).