Name:
Esperanza
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Latin
Meaning:
Esperanza originates in Latin language and means "hopeful". It is a Spanish word for 'hope' and that is most likely the reason why Esperanza is mainly used as a feminine given name in Spanish-speaking families. It functions as a surname as well.
Pronunciation:
es-pe-RAHN-sah
The Five Elements:
Earth
Also Spelled Like...:
Espe
Esperansa
Famous Esperanza:
Esperanza Aguirre : Spanish politician
Esperanza Baur : Mexican actress
Esperanza Campuzano : actress
Esperanza Catubig : actress
Esperanza Roy : Spanish actress
Esperanza Silva : actress
Esperanza Spalding : jazz musician