Delores Murillo

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Delores Murillo — Latin
147K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Delores Murillo is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Delores is a feminine given name of Latin origin. Dolores is a feminine given name of Spanish origin. The Spanish word dolores is the plural form of dolor, meaning either sorrow or pain, which derives from the Latin dolor, which has the same meaning and which may ultimately stem from Proto-Indo-European *delh-, "to chop". The usage of Dolores as a given name has its origins in the strong influence of the Roman Catholic Church in Spanish-speaking countries. The surname Murillo: Ander Murillo (born 1983), Spanish footballer Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (1617–1682), Spanish artist Catalina Murillo Valverde (born 1970), Costa Rican writer Jeison Murillo (born 1992), Colombian footballer Jesús Murillo Karam (born 1947), governor of Hidalgo and attorney-general of Mexico Juan Murillo (born 1982), Venezuelan road cyclist Manuel Murillo Toro (1816–1880), Colombian president and writer Marino Murillo (born 1961), Cuban communist official Mario Murillo (footballer) (1927–2012), Costa Rican footballer Mario A. Delores is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 147K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Delores reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Delores

Latin

Dolores is a feminine given name of Spanish origin. The Spanish word dolores is the plural form of dolor, meaning either sorrow or pain, which derives from the Latin dolor, which has the same meaning and which may ultimately stem from Proto-Indo-European *delh-, "to chop". The usage of Dolores as a given name has its origins in the strong influence of the Roman Catholic Church in Spanish-speaking countries.

Surname: Murillo

Spanish

Ander Murillo (born 1983), Spanish footballer Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (1617–1682), Spanish artist Catalina Murillo Valverde (born 1970), Costa Rican writer Jeison Murillo (born 1992), Colombian footballer Jesús Murillo Karam (born 1947), governor of Hidalgo and attorney-general of Mexico Juan Murillo (born 1982), Venezuelan road cyclist Manuel Murillo Toro (1816–1880), Colombian president and writer Marino Murillo (born 1961), Cuban communist official Mario Murillo (footballer) (1927–2012), Costa Rican footballer Mario A.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Delores is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Delores by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Delores Murillo

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Delores Murillo:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Delores?
The first name Delores originates from Latin. Dolores is a feminine given name of Spanish origin. The Spanish word dolores is the plural form of dolor, meaning either sorrow or pain, which derives from the Latin dolor, which has the same meaning and which may ultimately stem from Proto-Indo-European *delh-, "to chop". The usage of Dolores as a given name has its origins in the strong influence of the Roman Catholic Church in Spanish-speaking countries.
When was Delores most popular?
The name Delores reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Murillo?
The surname Murillo originates from Spanish. Ander Murillo (born 1983), Spanish footballer Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (1617–1682), Spanish artist Catalina Murillo Valverde (born 1970), Costa Rican writer Jeison Murillo (born 1992), Colombian footballer Jesús Murillo Karam (born 1947), governor of Hidalgo and attorney-general of Mexico Juan Murillo (born 1982), Venezuelan road cyclist Manuel Murillo Toro (1816–1880), Colombian president and writer Marino Murillo (born 1961), Cuban communist official Mario Murillo (footballer) (1927–2012), Costa Rican footballer Mario A.
What are the origins of the name Delores Murillo?
The name Delores Murillo combines two different traditions: the first name Delores has Latin roots, while the surname Murillo originates from Spanish.
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