Dolores

female given name

Dolores, also spelled Delores, is a female given name. It is pronounced [ duh-lawr-is, -lohr- ].[1]The Spanish name Dolores has its roots in the Latin word "dolor," which translates to "pain" or "sorrow."[2] This name is quite common in Spanish-speaking nations and is frequently used as a way to refer to the Virgin Mary. This is a unique name (not in the top 1000 newborn names in the US in 2021).[3]

Dolores
GenderFemale
Origin
MeaningSorrows
Other names
Alternative spellingDelores

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  1. "Definition of Dolores | Dictionary.com". www.dictionary.com. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
  2. "dolores name Meaning and Origin". babys.name. Archived from the original on 2023-03-17. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
  3. "Popular Baby Names". www.ssa.gov. Retrieved 2023-03-17.