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The first name Deloris is an English variant of Dolores, a Spanish short form of the name Maria Dolores ("Nuestra Señora de los Dolores"), which was originally used as an epithet for Mother Mary. Translated into German, it means 'the sorrowful one', 'the mother of sorrows', or 'the mother of pain'.
What does the name Deloris mean?
Deloris is an English form of Dolores, which is a short form of the name Maria Dolores ("Nuestra Señora de los Dolores"), originally used as an epithet for Mother Mary. In German, the name means 'the sorrowful one', 'the mother of sorrows', or 'the mother of pain'. Its origin can be traced back to the Latin word dolor, which encompasses 'pain', 'sorrow', 'worry', and 'grief'. The name essentially describes the sufferings of Mary as she accompanied her son Jesus on the way to the crucifixion. The double name Maria-Dolores is often used. Other variants include Doloris, Delores, Delora, Deloreese, and Addolorata.
Where does the name Deloris come from?
The name Deloris is a female first name of Latin origin, meaning 'the sorrowful one'. The term is derived from the old Spanish and Latin word dolor, which means 'pain', 'sorrow', 'worry', and 'grief'. The language is English.
How do you pronounce Deloris?
de-lo-ris
When is the name day of Deloris?
The name day of Deloris is celebrated on April 2 and September 15.
Popularity
Deloris is a rather rare name in Germany. It has never appeared in the German first name charts. Its best ranking was in 1933, when Deloris reached 187th place in the U.S. first name charts. In the last ten years, Deloris has been given as a first name around 20 times, placing it at 5,892nd in the ten-year statistics. Between 1930 and 2024, it ranks 732nd in the USA.
Famous people
- Deloris van Cartier (stage name of the main character in Sister Act (played by Whoopi Goldberg)
Frequently asked questions about the name Deloris
What is the origin of the name Deloris?
Deloris is a female first name that has its origin in Latin. It derives from 'dolor', which means 'pain' or 'sorrow'. The name is an English form of Dolores, which is often associated with Mother Mary.
What does the name Deloris mean?
The name Deloris means 'the sorrowful one' or 'the mother of sorrows'. It refers to the sufferings of the Virgin Mary during the passion of her son Jesus.
How popular is the name Deloris?
Deloris is a rather rare name and is not very popular in many countries anymore. It has become less common in recent decades but still holds nostalgic charm for many parents.