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Name Origin

Florian is a masculine given name of Latin origin, meaning 'flowering' or 'flourishing'. It is derived from the Roman word 'florens', which means 'blooming' or 'prosperous'.

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Famous People

Florian Wirtz (2003-)

Footballer

  • Bayer Leverkusen academy graduate
  • Germany national team debut at age 18

Florian Schneider (1947-2020)

Musician

  • Co-founder of the electronic music group Kraftwerk

Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck (1973-)

Film director

  • Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for 'The Lives of Others'

Florian Thauvin (1993-)

Footballer

  • Won the Ligue 1 title with Marseille in 2010