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GirlPronounced European Spanish /es.pe.ˈɾan.θa/; Latin American Spanish /es.pe.ˈɾan.sa/Spanish language family

Esperanza

A name of Spanish origin meaning "to hope".

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Esperanza is a girl name with Spanish roots meaning "to hope".

Pronunciation: European Spanish /es.pe.ˈɾan.θa/; Latin American Spanish /es.pe.ˈɾan.sa/.

GenderGirl
OriginSpanish
Meaningto hope
PronunciationEuropean Spanish /es.pe.ˈɾan.θa/; Latin American Spanish /es.pe.ˈɾan.sa/
Language familySpanish

Meaning and history

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

Notes and context

Usage: spanish

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