Delores

Meaning

Sorrows or pains (referring to the Virgin Mary's sorrows).

Etymology

Delores derives from Spanish 'dolores' (sorrows), which comes from Latin 'dolor' (pain or sorrow). The name is associated with the Catholic devotion to the Virgin Mary's suffering.

About the Name Delores

Delores is an English spelling variant of the Spanish name Dolores, popular in the 20th century. It carries religious significance and has been used across Hispanic and English-speaking communities.

Notable Bearers

Historical People Named Delores