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Guadelupe

gwah-dah-LOO-peh

Guadelupe is a girl’s name of Spanish origin, meaning “Meaning 'river of the wolf' in Spanish, it's derived from the Arabic 'wadi al-lup' which means 'river of the wolf'. It's associated with the Virgin of Guadalupe.”, and peaked in popularity in 1956.

Letters9
Syllables4
OriginSpanish

What Guadelupe Means

Meaning 'river of the wolf' in Spanish, it's derived from the Arabic 'wadi al-lup' which means 'river of the wolf'. It's associated with the Virgin of Guadalupe.

The Story of Guadelupe

From ancient river valleys to sacred shrines, this name carries a profound spiritual resonance and a connection to nature’s untamed spirit.

Guadelupe is a Spanish name with roots tracing to Arabic, meaning 'river of the wolf.' It gained significant prominence through its association with the Virgin of Guadalupe, the patron saint of the Americas, first appearing in records around 1950.

For your daughter, you envision a spirit both compassionate and strong-willed, one who navigates life with a nurturing grace. This name suggests a profound inner strength and a mysterious, guiding presence.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Our Lady of Guadalupe

    Patron saint of the Americas; a significant religious figure.

  • Guadalupe Victoria

    First President of Mexico.

Personality Traits

compassionatespiritualstrong-willednurturingmysterious

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Peak Year

#10 in 1956

Total Births

34

First Recorded

1950

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