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Gender Feminine
Pronounced Pron. ehs-PEE-no(European Spanish)  [key·IPA]
Other Forms FormsMaría Espino, Maria Espino, María del Espino

Meaning & History

After the Marian title Virgen del Espino "Virgin of the thornbush", venerated in several municipalities across Spain. The legend behind it is different in every region. Its origin may be related to those of Arantzazu and Arantxa.
Added 12/9/2020 by colisman
Edited 1/28/2024 by navarretedf