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Lola

Lola is a feminine name of Spanish origin, meaning "sorrows." It is a shortened version of the name Dolores which derived from a Spanish title given to the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora de los Dolores, which translates to "Our Lady of Sorrows." This biblical name carries the message that understanding the sorrows in life is necessary in order to experience joy—a lesson that will help baby Lola to be in tune with their emotions.
Spanish Female
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Meaning

Sorrow

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Pronunciation

LOH-lah

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Traits

  • Energetic
  • Charming
  • Adventurous
  • Independent

Compatibility

Lola pairs well with traditional names for siblings due to its unique and modern feel. It also works beautifully as a middle name to balance out longer first names. Culturally, Lola fits in well with Latin and Spanish heritage, and stylistically, it complements vintage and trendy naming trends.

Energetic Charming Adventurous Independent

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Lola Flores

Lola Flores

Singer, Actress

Born: January 21, 1923 · Jerez de la Frontera, Spain

Portrait of Lola Montez

Lola Montez

Dancer, Actress

Born: February 17, 1821 · Grange, County Sligo, Ireland

Portrait of Lola Kirke

Lola Kirke

Actress

Born: September 27, 1990 · London, England

Portrait of Lola Ridge

Lola Ridge

Poet, Activist

Born: December 12, 1873 · Dublin, Ireland

Portrait of Lola Albright

Lola Albright

Actress, Singer

Born: July 20, 1924 · Akron, Ohio, USA

Portrait of Lola Tilly

Lola Tilly

Educator, Activist

Born: September 7, 1885 · Cleveland, Ohio, USA

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Lola Original form
  • Лола Cyrillic
  • 洛拉 Chinese
  • Arabic
  • Devanagari
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Λόλα Greek
  • ლოლა Georgian
  • Hebrew

Cultural Adaptations

  • لولا (Lola) Arabic
  • लोला (Lola) Devanagari
  • ローラ (Rōra) Japanese
  • 로라 (Lola) Korean
  • לולה (Lola) Hebrew

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lola

What does Lola mean?
Sorrow
What is the origin of Lola?
Lola has Spanish origins.
Is Lola popular?
Lola has been viewed 137 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Lola?
Similar names include Gwen, Asa, Hamza, Owen, Stella.
How do you pronounce Lola?
Lola is pronounced LOH-lah.

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