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Doloris
How to Pronounce Doloris
Pronounced doh-LOR-is /dəˈlɔːr.ɪs/Medium
Meaning: Doloris is a variant of Dolores, from the Spanish Maria de los Dolores ('Mary of the Sorrows'), a Marian devotional title.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Doloris is a variant of Dolores, from the Marian title 'Mary of the Sorrows.' It crested near 1932 before fading (said 'doh-LOR-is').
It became uncommon as the standard Dolores prevailed. Devotional, soft, and period.
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What does the name Doloris mean?
Doloris varies Dolores, from the Spanish for 'sorrows.'
How do you pronounce Doloris?
It's said doh-LOR-is /dəˈlɔːr.ɪs/ — the stress lands on the part shown in capitals.
Is Doloris a Spanish name?
Yes — it's a spelling of the Spanish Dolores.
How popular is Doloris?
Doloris was a modest variant favorite around the early nineteen-thirties and has been uncommon since.













