Dolores Name Meaning
The name Dolores comes from Spanish roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Dolores below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Dolores Name Meaning
Spanish, EnglishMeans "sorrows", taken from the Spanish title of the Virgin Mary María de los Dolores, meaning "Mary of Sorrows". It has been used in the English-speaking world since the 19th century, becoming...
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