Ventura

/vɛnˈtʊrə/ noun

Definition

a city in California or Spanish word meaning 'fortune, luck'

Etymology

From Spanish ventura 'fortune, luck', from Latin ventura 'things to come'

Kelly Says

Ventura, California was named after the San Buenaventura Mission - 'Saint Good Fortune' - because Spanish explorers hoped it would bring them luck!

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