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Hope. Hope is a given name derived from the Middle English hope, ultimately from the Old English word hopian[1] referring to a positive expectation or to the theological virtue of hope. It was used as a virtue name by the Puritans. [2] Puritans also used Hope as an element in phrase names, such as Hope-for, Hopeful, and Hope-still.
Nadia is a female name. Variations include Nadja, Nadya, Nadine, Nadiya, and Nadiia.Most variations of the name are derived from Arabic, Slavic languages, or both.. In many Slavic languages, names similar to Nadia mean "hope": Ukrainian Nadiya (Надія, accent on the i), Czech Naďa, Belarusian Nadzieja (Надзея, accent on the e), and Old Polish Nadzieja, all of which are derived from ...
Baby Girl Names That Mean Loyal, Truthful, Honest, & Faithful. ... Derivation/Meaning: The name Themba is derived from the Zulu and Xhosa word themba, meaning “hope” or “trust.” It is a ...
Faithe, Fay, Faye, Fidelia, Fides, Pistis, Vera. Faith is an English feminine given name derived from the word faith. It became popularized when the Puritans began using it as a virtue name during the 17th century. [1] Puritans also used Faith as part of longer phrase names, such as Be-faithful, Faithful, Faith-my-joy, and Fight-the-good-fight ...
Nadezhda or Nadežda (Cyrillic: Надежда) is a Slavic female given name popular in Russia, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia and other Slavic countries, as well as other former Soviet states such as Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan etc. It means "hope". The name is a translation of the Greek name Ἐλπίς , with the same meaning.
Esperanza Martinez (1934–1998), Mexican painter. Esperanza Osmeña (1896–1978), second wife of Philippine President Sergio Osmeña and is considered the fourth First Lady of the Philippines. Esperanza Perez Padilla (born 1964), better known as Zsa Zsa Padilla, Filipina singer and actress. Esperanza Roy (born 1935), Spanish actress.
Virtue names, such as Iman, can also be found in the Islamic world. Names meant to convey virtues or desirable traits are also used in Nigeria. Examples include the former president Goodluck Jonathan and his wife Patience Jonathan. [6] In the United States in 2011, Faith and Hope was the fourth most common pairing of names for twins.
Hana (name) Hana as a given name may have any of several origins. It is also a version of a Hebrew name from the root ḥ-n-n meaning "favour" or "grace", a Kurdish name meaning hope (هانا), a Persian name meaning flower (حَنا) and an Arabic name meaning "bliss" (هَناء). As a Japanese name, it is usually translated as flower (花).