Esperanza
Esperanza is a Christian girl name of Spanish origin, meaning “Hope”.
| Meaning | Hope |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Spanish |
| Pronunciation | es-peh-RAHN-sah |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Spain, Mexico, Philippines, Argentina |
Meaning and origin of Esperanza
Esperanza is the Spanish word for 'hope', from the Latin sperare, 'to hope'. As a given name it reflects hope as one of the three theological virtues alongside faith and charity. It is also linked to the Marian title Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza, 'Our Lady of Hope', venerated in many Spanish towns. In Spain the vowel-rich name is often shortened to Espe.
Is Esperanza a Christian name?
Esperanza is a devotional Christian name tied to the virtue of hope and to the Virgin Mary as Our Lady of Hope, especially celebrated in Andalusia.
How popular is Esperanza?
Traditional in Spain and Latin America and fairly uncommon for babies today.
Gifts with the name Esperanza
- Esperanza name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Esperanza baby gifts (Amazon)
- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Esperanza
Names similar to Esperanza
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Esperanza mean?
Esperanza means 'Hope'. It is of Spanish origin.
Is Esperanza a Christian name?
Esperanza is a devotional Christian name tied to the virtue of hope and to the Virgin Mary as Our Lady of Hope, especially celebrated in Andalusia.
How do you pronounce Esperanza?
Esperanza is pronounced es-peh-RAHN-sah.
Is Esperanza a boy or girl name?
Esperanza is usually a girl name.