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Espoir
♂ Boy
Pronounced es-PWAR /ɛsˈpwɑːr/Medium
Meaning: The French word espoir, 'hope,' used as a name. A luminous virtue name.Low
In 30 seconds: A luminous virtue name: Espoir is French for 'hope' (said 'es-PWAR').
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Origin MediumFrench
MeaningThe French word espoir, 'hope,' used as a name. A luminous virtue name.
History & Origin
Espoir is the French for 'hope,' carried as a name in Francophone and Haitian families. It reads uplifting and meaningful — rare in the U.S. (said 'es-PWAR').
It appears only rarely in U.S. data, mostly in Francophone families. Extremely rare and meaning-rich.
Did you know? Espoir is simply the French word for 'hope' — a bright, meaningful virtue name (said 'es-PWAR').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Espoir — French 'hope'
Variations
EspwaEspoireEspero
Nicknames
EspoPoir
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Espoir mean?
Espoir is the French word for 'hope,' used as a name.
How do you pronounce Espoir?
It's said es-PWAR /ɛsˈpwɑːr/ — two syllables, stress on the last.
Is Espoir a boy or girl name?
Espoir is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Espoir?
Espoir is a very rare name in the U.S.