A city in central Italy, capital of Tuscany, renowned as the birthplace of the Renaissance. Also a feminine given name meaning 'flourishing' or 'prosperous'.
From Latin Florentia, derived from florens meaning 'flourishing' or 'blooming,' from the verb florere 'to flower.' The city was named for its prosperity and growth, while the personal name became popular due to Florence Nightingale.
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