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GirlPronounced Spanish /do.ˈlo.ɾes/; English /də.ˈlɔɹ.ɪs/English language family

Dolores

A name meaning "sorrows".

Quick answer

Dolores is a girl name meaning "sorrows".

Pronunciation: Spanish /do.ˈlo.ɾes/; English /də.ˈlɔɹ.ɪs/.

GenderGirl
Meaningsorrows
PronunciationSpanish /do.ˈlo.ɾes/; English /də.ˈlɔɹ.ɪs/
Language familyEnglish

Meaning and history

The name means "sorrows", taken from the Spanish title of the Virgin Mary Nuestra Señora de los Dolores, meaning "Our Lady of Sorrows". It has been used in the English-speaking world since the 19th century, becoming especially popular in America during the 1920s and 30s.

Notes and context

Usage: spanish, english