Delora

Delora is an English feminine name most likely formed as a variant of Dolores, the Spanish name derived from Latin dolor, meaning pain or sorrow, originally short for María de los Dolores, a title of the Virgin Mary referring to her seven sorrows. The substitution of the initial vowel gives the name a softer, more anglicized sound while preserving its melodic quality. Related forms include Dolores, Delores, and Deloris.