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Dolores

wished-for child

Female Spanish 3 syllables 0 popularity 0 favorites
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Full Name Detail

Name
Dolores
Origin
Spanish
Gender
Female
Meaning
wished-for child
Detailed Meaning
A tender Spanish name expressing love and longing. It carries deep emotional significance in Hispanic European culture and represents cherished hope.
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Syllable Breakdown

1. do (prefix) 2. lo (middle) 3. res (suffix)
This breakdown helps explain how the final name is built and why it sounds the way it does.

Dolores Name Meaning and Style

Dolores is a female name of Spanish origin, meaning wished-for child.

It appears in the Baby Girl, Traditional name collections and has 3 syllables. Browse the related Spanish names below for alternatives with a similar background.

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Baby Girl Traditional

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