Spes

Spes is a girl's name that has its origin in Roman mythology. It stands for "the hope."

What does the name Spes mean?

Spes is a girl's name that originates from Roman mythology and means "the hope." The root of the name lies in the Latin word spēs, which means "hope." Similar terms can be found in different languages: in German, these are Glaube, Hoffnung, and Liebe; in Latin, Fides, Spes, and Caritas; in Slavic languages, Vera, Nadeschda, and Ljubov; in Greek, Elpis, Piktis, and Agape; and in English, Faith, Hope, and Charity. In Roman mythology, Spes is the personification of hope and is often depicted as a floating woman with a flower.

Where does the name Spes come from?

The name Spes is a feminine given name of Latin origin, meaning "the hope." The Latin root word is spēs, which means "hope."

How do you pronounce Spes?

Spes is pronounced like 'Speß.'

Popularity

In Germany, Spes is a rather rare name. In 2013, it ranked 3,816th on the list of the most common female first names. Between 2010 and 2024, Spes was given less than 10 times in Germany, placing it at 10,750th. In the last ten years, no child has been named this name.

Famous people

• Spes (Christian martyr)