Dolores, as the name itself indicates, comes from the Latin term pain, from the verb doleo. It is associated with pain, with suffering, with redemption and purging.

What is the meaning of the name Dolores?

This name comes directly from an invocation of the Virgin as “Our Lady of Sorrows”.
It is a typical Spanish name that would spread throughout the world; first to Latin America, and then continued its advance throughout the US.

Now it is in disuse since it is being replaced by its diminutives like Lola or Lolita.

Meaning of name Dolores

Dolores is a woman’s name that is associated with strength, strength, and endurance. They are women with a very lively mind, very skillful and, above all, with great wit; That is why they can provide a solution, even in the most complicated situations.

They love nature and are completely independent; however, they won’t feel safe until they find the love of their lives.

What does the name Dolores mean?

However, the name Dolores is also associated with stubbornness, self-centeredness and ambition. Although they can generally be counted on for everything, sometimes material assets may be more important to them than their loved ones.
Referring to love, they are very passionate women, who believe in love at first sight and who will only feel happy if they find a man or a woman who thinks the same as them.

They can perform practically any type of work, since their adaptation to their changes makes it possible.

Santoral of Dolores

The saints of Dolores is on September 15 and is honored as “Our Lady of Sorrows.”

Dolores name in various languages

In Spanish: Lola
In Catalan: Dolors
In Basque: Nekane
In Galician: Dores
In Italian: Adolorata

Diminutives of Dolores

Among the most common diminutives of Lola, many times more used than the name itself, we have Lola, Lolita, Loles or Loli.