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Dolores

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“Sorrows”

Dolores means "sorrows", taken from the Spanish title of the Virgin Mary María de los Dolores, meaning "Mary of Sorrows". It has been used in the English-speaking world since the 19th century, becoming especially popular in America during the 1920s and 30s.

Spanish and English feminine name meaning "sorrows".

SpanishEnglish3 syllables · /dəˈlɔːr.ɪs/

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