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Senora

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Pronounced sen-YOR-uh /sɛnˈjɔ.rə/Medium

Meaning: Senora is the Spanish word for 'lady; madam,' descended from Latin senior, 'elder; the more senior one.' As a given name it is a word name rather than an inherited one, which we note honestly.Medium

In 30 seconds: A courtesy title turned name: Senora is Spanish for 'lady,' from Latin 'elder' (said 'sen-YOR-uh').

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Origin MediumSpanish, Latin

MeaningSenora is the Spanish word for 'lady; madam,' descended from Latin senior, 'elder; the more senior one.' As a given name it is a word name rather than an inherited one, which we note honestly.

U.S. rank (2024)#13201 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1923

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,060

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Senora is the Spanish word for 'lady' or 'madam,' from Latin senior, 'elder,' the comparative of senex, 'old.' Across Romance languages the same root produced Signora, Senhora and the French Seigneur. As an English-language given name it is a word name — a title lifted into use — rather than a traditional Spanish first name, which we note honestly (said 'sen-YOR-uh').

In the U.S. it is very rare. Rare, courtly, and dignified.

Did you know? Senora goes back to Latin senior, 'the elder' — the same root that gives us senator and senior. Its journey to 'lady' is a story of respect built on age.

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Senora — Spanish word 'lady'; Latin senior; word name, not traditional given name

Variations

SenorahSignoraZenora

Nicknames

SenNoraSena

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Senora mean?

Senora is the Spanish word for 'lady; madam,' from Latin senior, 'elder.'

How do you pronounce Senora?

It's said sen-YOR-uh /sɛnˈjɔ.rə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Senora a boy or girl name?

Senora is a girl's name.

How popular is Senora?

Senora is very rare in the U.S.