Hesper

Hesper Meaning & Origin

About Hesper
The name "Hesper" is of Greek origin and is derived from the word "hesperos," meaning "evening" or "western." In Greek mythology, Hesper was the personification of the evening star, often associated with the planet Venus. The name Hesper carries connotations of twilight, beauty, and the enchantment of the setting sun. It is a name that evokes a sense of tranquility and the magical allure of the evening hours.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Hesper are female.

Hesper Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 100% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HSPR
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H02106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EH1 S P ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈhɛspər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HSPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H216

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hesper in Braille

Here's how to represent Hesper in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Hesper in braille

How to Spell the Name Hesper in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Hesper using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Hesper in sign language

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