What Esperanza means
Esperanza is a girl name of Spanish origin meaning "hope". It comes from Spanish esperanza (hope), from Latin sperare (to hope). It is pronounced es-peh-RAHN-sah.
One of the three theological virtues; also Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza, feast December 18.
Nicknames in Mexico: Espe, Pelancha. Pelancha is a child form of Esperanza with the r turned to l and the ending -cha; Lancha is its clipping. See the guide to Mexican nicknames.
Popularity: a common name in Mexico.
