good omen



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good omen

A sign, either real or imagined, of good fortune or a propitious outcome. I saw a dove on my windowsill this morning; I'd say it's a good omen for the rest of my day. I think the way our conversation ended is a good omen for where our relationship is headed.
See also: good, omen

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
DylanDUL-an (Welsh), DIL-ən (English)Welsh, English, Welsh Mythology
Zorion-Basque
Elian-Dutch
Kevan-Irish
Pollard['pɔləd]
Rashawnrə-SHAWN, ray-SHAWNAfrican American (Modern)