A Roman proper name turned into Gr; same as Latin adjective fortunatus, meaning "blest," or "fortunate." Found only once in the Bible (1Co 16:17). Fortunatus, with Stephanas and Achaicus, was an amabassador of the Corinthian church, whose presence at Ephesus refreshed the spirit of the apostle Paul.
The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
Fortunatus
The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, James Orr (1915). Public domain, from the CrossWire SWORD module.