Dolores
| Dolores | |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Origin | |
| Meaning | Sorrows |
| Other names | |
| Alternative spelling | Delores |
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]
People
[change | change source]- Dolores O'Riordan, Irish musician
- Dolores Hope, American singer, entertainer, philanthropist (1909-2011)
- Dolores Claman, Canadian composer (1927-2021)
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Definition of Dolores | Dictionary.com". www.dictionary.com. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
- ↑ "dolores name Meaning and Origin". babys.name. Archived from the original on 2023-03-17. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
- ↑ "Popular Baby Names". www.ssa.gov. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
