Maria-Dolores

Maria-Dolores is a double name that originates from the Spanish name Maria Dolores, which is known as "Nuestra Señora de los Dolores." This name was originally used as an epithet for Mother Mary. The meaning of the girl's name can be paraphrased as "the sorrowful one," "the mother of sorrows," or "the mother of pain."

What does the name Maria-Dolores mean?

The double name Maria-Dolores is derived from the Spanish name Maria Dolores, which originally developed as an epithet for Mother Mary. Its meaning includes terms like "the sorrowful one," "the mother of sorrows," or "the mother of pain." The roots of the name can be found in the Latin word dolor, which stands for "pain," "sorrow," "worries," and "grief." The name highlights the sufferings of Mary, who accompanied her son Jesus during his way to the cross and the subsequent crucifixion. Other variants of the name include Doloris, Deloris, Delores, Delora, Deloreese, and Addolorata.

Where does the name Maria-Dolores come from?

Maria-Dolores is a female double name with roots in Old Spanish and Latin, meaning "the sorrowful one."

How do you pronounce Maria-Dolores?

The pronunciation of Maria-Dolores is characterized by soft, open vowels that meet darker, resonant sounds. The part "Do-lo-res" [doloˈʁɛs] is distinctly marked by the rolled or aspirated r. The hyphen creates a clear separation between brightness and depth. Thus, Maria-Dolores conveys a powerful and emotional sound that is traditional, melodious, and marked by southern intensity.

When is the name day of Maria-Dolores?

The name day for Maria-Dolores is celebrated on April 2 and September 15.

Popularity

In Germany, Maria-Dolores is a rather rare first name. It has not appeared in the German first name charts so far. In Austria, the name reached its highest position in 1985, ranking 577th in the first name charts. From 1984 to 2024, Maria-Dolores was given as a first name in Austria fewer than 10 times, placing it at 6,179th. However, in the last ten years, the name has not been used there anymore.