望
Hope; the sound of the wind or the rushing river (variant of Nozomi)
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望 meaning & origin
望 is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Hope; the sound of the wind or the rushing river (variant of Nozomi)". Listed origin: Japanese.
Pronunciation
NOH-zoh-mee
Catalog phonetic spelling
Popularity
We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for 望. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.
Middle Name Ideas
- 望 Rose
- 望 Grace
- 望 Marie
- 望 Jane
Sources & notes
Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 望
What does the name 望 mean?
望 is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Hope; the sound of the wind or the rushing river (variant of Nozomi)". Listed origin: Japanese.
How do you pronounce 望?
Our catalog's pronunciation guide is NOH-zoh-mee. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
How popular is the name 望?
We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for 望. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.
What middle names could work with 望?
Try 望 Rose, 望 Grace, 望 Marie, 望 Jane aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.
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