Dolores Espinal

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Dolores Espinal — Latin
200K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Dolores Espinal is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Dolores 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 Espinal: Amaya Espinal (born 1999), Dominican-American nurse, model and contestant of reality show Love Island Jaime Espinal (born 1984), Puerto Rican sport wrestler José Espinal (born 1982), Dominican footballer Luís Espinal Camps (1932–1980), Spanish missionary to Bolivia Marcos Espinal, Dominican physician Panya Clark Espinal (born 1965), Canadian sculptor Rafael Espinal, American politician Ramón Tapia Espinal (1926–2002), Dominican lawyer and politician Raynel Espinal (born 1991) Dominican professional baseball player Santiago Espinal (born 1994), Dominican professional baseball player Vinicio Esp. Dolores is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 200K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Dolores reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Dolores

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: Espinal

Spanish

Amaya Espinal (born 1999), Dominican-American nurse, model and contestant of reality show Love Island Jaime Espinal (born 1984), Puerto Rican sport wrestler José Espinal (born 1982), Dominican footballer Luís Espinal Camps (1932–1980), Spanish missionary to Bolivia Marcos Espinal, Dominican physician Panya Clark Espinal (born 1965), Canadian sculptor Rafael Espinal, American politician Ramón Tapia Espinal (1926–2002), Dominican lawyer and politician Raynel Espinal (born 1991) Dominican professional baseball player Santiago Espinal (born 1994), Dominican professional baseball player Vinicio Esp.

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Numerology

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

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

5
Soul Urge Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

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 Dolores?
The first name Dolores 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 Dolores most popular?
The name Dolores reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Espinal?
The surname Espinal originates from Spanish. Amaya Espinal (born 1999), Dominican-American nurse, model and contestant of reality show Love Island Jaime Espinal (born 1984), Puerto Rican sport wrestler José Espinal (born 1982), Dominican footballer Luís Espinal Camps (1932–1980), Spanish missionary to Bolivia Marcos Espinal, Dominican physician Panya Clark Espinal (born 1965), Canadian sculptor Rafael Espinal, American politician Ramón Tapia Espinal (1926–2002), Dominican lawyer and politician Raynel Espinal (born 1991) Dominican professional baseball player Santiago Espinal (born 1994), Dominican professional baseball player Vinicio Esp.
What are the origins of the name Dolores Espinal?
The name Dolores Espinal combines two different traditions: the first name Dolores has Latin roots, while the surname Espinal originates from Spanish.
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