Meaning, origin and history of the name Esperanza

Gender Feminine

Pronounced Pron. ehs-peh-RAN-tha(European Spanish)

ehs-peh-RAN-sa(Latin American Spanish)

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Meaning & History

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

Other Languages & CulturesSperantia(Late Roman)

classic formal upper class natural wholesome refined strange complex serious

Entry updated June 13, 2019