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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Hope
- Origin
- Spanish
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- es-puh-RAHN-zah
Esperanza is a girl's name from Spanish, meaning hope, pronounced es-puh-RAHN-zah (IPA /ˌɛspəˈrɑːnzə/). It fits a romantic, storybook, worldly style, for parents who want a name with an open, hopeful meaning behind it. It's a name that says exactly what it means.
Meaning & Origin of Esperanza
Meaning: Hope.
Origin: Spanish.
Source: Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Esperanza
es-puh-RAHN-zahIPA /ˌɛspəˈrɑːnzə/
Popularity of Esperanza
Esperanza peaked in 1929 at #446, given to 219 babies that year. By 2024 it had fallen to #1017, given to 249 babies — a much lower rank despite a similar count, reflecting how many more names parents choose from today.
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FAQ
What does the name Esperanza mean?
Hope. (Source: Wikipedia)
How do you pronounce Esperanza?
Esperanza is pronounced es-puh-RAHN-zah (IPA: /ˌɛspəˈrɑːnzə/).
Is Esperanza a popular name right now?
Esperanza peaked at #446 in 1929 and is ranked #1017 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1903–2024.)
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