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Name Origin

Esperanza is a Spanish feminine given name meaning 'hope.' It originates from the Latin word 'spes,' which also means 'hope.'

spanishfemininehopevirtuepositive

Famous People

Esperanza Spalding (1984-)

Jazz bassist, singer-songwriter

  • Won four Grammy Awards
  • First jazz bassist to win the Grammy Award for Best New Artist

Esperanza Aguirre (1952-)

Politician

  • Former President of the Community of Madrid

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