Dolorosa
doh-loh-ROH-sah
Dolorosa is a girl’s name of Spanish origin, meaning “Dolorosa is a Spanish name meaning "sorrowful" or "painful." It is often used in reference to the Virgin Mary's sorrows.”, and peaked in popularity in 1926.
What Dolorosa Means
“Dolorosa is a Spanish name meaning "sorrowful" or "painful." It is often used in reference to the Virgin Mary's sorrows.”
The Story of Dolorosa
A name that briefly graced the charts in the 1920s, it carries a profound, almost poetic, resonance of human experience.
Dolorosa is a Spanish name meaning "sorrowful" or "painful." It is closely tied to the Virgin Mary's sorrows, Mater Dolorosa, suggesting a deep, contemplative understanding of suffering and its presence in life.
The name Dolorosa conjures an image of profound sensitivity and reflective empathy. You imagine your daughter possessing a rare depth of understanding, seeing the world with eyes that acknowledge both pain and grace.
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#5 in 1926
Total Births
5
First Recorded
1926
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