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Lupita
Pronounced loo-PEE-tah /luหpi.tษ/High
Meaning: Diminutive of Guadalupe โ the Marian title, place-name read 'river of the wolf' โ Mexico's beloved 'little Lupe'Medium
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History & Origin
Lupita is the affectionate diminutive of Guadalupe โ the Marian devotion of Mexico, its place-name read as Arabic-Latin 'river of the wolf'. Universal in Mexican life, it gleams globally through Lupita Nyong'o.
In the U.S. it appears in Mexican-heritage families. Rare as a standalone, devotional at the root, and beloved.
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Famous Bearers
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Lupita Nyong'o (1983โpresent)Kenyan-Mexican actress, Academy Award winner for 12 Years a Slave.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Lupita mean?
Lupita is the diminutive of Guadalupe, the Mexican Marian title read as 'river of the wolf'.
How do you pronounce Lupita?
It's said loo-PEE-tah /luหpi.tษ/ โ three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Lupita a boy or girl name?
Lupita is a girl's name.
How popular is Lupita?
Lupita is a rare standalone name in the U.S.