Dolores

Dolores, also spelled Delores, is a female given name. It is pronounced [ duh-lawr-is, -lohr- ].The Spanish name Dolores has its roots in the Latin word "dolor," which translates to "pain" or "sorrow." This name is quite common in Spanish-speaking nations and is frequently used as a way to refer to the Virgin Mary.  This is a unique name (not in the top 1000 newborn names in the US in 2021).

 People 

 Dolores O'Riordan, Irish musician
 Dolores Hope, American singer, entertainer, philanthropist (1909-2011)
 Dolores Claman, Canadian composer (1927-2021)

References

Category:Given names