Esperanza

Gender Feminine
Usage Spanish
Pronounced Pron. /es.pe.ˈɾan.θa/(European Spanish) /es.pe.ˈɾan.sa/(Latin American Spanish)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Spanish form of the Late Latin name Sperantia, which was derived from spero "to hope".

Related Names

Other Languages & CulturesEsperança(Catalan) Esperanta(Esperanto) Espérance(French) Speranza(Italian) Sperantia(Late Roman) Esperança(Portuguese)

Popularity

People think this name is

classic   formal   upper class   natural   wholesome   strong   refined   strange   complex   serious  

Name Days

Spain: August 1
Spain: December 18

Categories

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Entry updated May 30, 2025