Doloros
doh-LOH-rohs
Doloros is a girl’s name of Spanish origin, meaning “A variant of Dolores, a Spanish name meaning 'sorrows', derived from 'María de los Dolores' (Mary of Sorrows).”, and peaked in popularity in 1931.
What Doloros Means
“A variant of Dolores, a Spanish name meaning 'sorrows', derived from 'María de los Dolores' (Mary of Sorrows).”
The Story of Doloros
Appearing only briefly around the 1930s, this name carries the echo of deep feeling and resilient empathy.
Doloros is a less common variant of Dolores, a Spanish name stemming from 'María de los Dolores,' meaning 'Mary of Sorrows'. It connects to a rich tradition of understanding and weathering hardship with inner strength.
When you consider Doloros, you envision a daughter with a strong, empathetic spirit. She will understand sorrow not as an end, but as a passage, her compassion tempered by a profound inner resilience.
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Peak Year
#12 in 1931
Total Births
82
First Recorded
1923
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