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Delores

də.ˈlɔɹ.ɪs
Overview

Gender

feminine

Origin

Categories

artists
currently out of the US top 1000
DC Comics characters
Discworld characters
educators
feelings
grief
politics
Prince songs
sadness
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
58/100
classic175%
mature120%
formal160%
upper class65%
natural65%
refined120%
serious120%

Meaning & Etymology

Dolores is a feminine given name of Spanish origin, derived from the title of the Virgin Mary, 'María de los Dolores', meaning 'Mary of Sorrows'. The name Delores is a variant of Dolores, sharing the same etymological roots and cultural significance.

Etymology

Original Form:

María de los Dolores

Evolution:

The name Dolores evolved from the Spanish title for the Virgin Mary, emphasizing her sorrows. Over time, it became a popular given name in Spanish-speaking cultures and later spread to other regions.

Source:

https://www.etymonline.com/word/dolores

Related Names

dolor

Root

Delora

Variants

Deloris

Variants

Dolores

Variants

Dollie

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Dolly

Diminutives

Dolors

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