Meaning: Meaning depends on kanji; hope or wish are possibilities
The story
The characters 希 and 望 can give Nozomi associations with hope or a wish. Japanese families can choose other written forms for the same sound.
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Nozomi comes from Japanese.
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