Lola Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Lola is listed in our database as a girl name of Spanish origin. Its recorded meaning is “Diminutive of Dolores: Sorrow. From Maria de los Dolores (the Virgin Mary, or Mary of the Sorrows”.

Lola Name at a Glance

Name Lola
Meaning Diminutive of Dolores: Sorrow. From Maria de los Dolores (the Virgin Mary, or Mary of the Sorrows.
Origin Spanish
Gender Girl

What Does the Name Lola Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Lola means “Diminutive of Dolores: Sorrow. From Maria de los Dolores (the Virgin Mary, or Mary of the Sorrows”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Lola Name Origin

Our database records Lola under Spanish origin. Browse more Spanish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Lola a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Lola is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Lola

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