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The name María Dolores is a compound Spanish given name combining María, the Latin and Greek form of the Hebrew Miriam (whose meaning is debated but often interpreted as beloved or bitter), with Dolores, derived from the Latin dolor meaning pain or sorrow. The second element refers to the Roman Catholic title Nuestra Señora de los Dolores, Our Lady of Sorrows, honoring the Virgin Mary's seven sorrows as described in scripture and tradition. The name has been widely used throughout the Spanish-speaking world and among Catholic communities more broadly. Common short forms include Lola, Lolita, and Dolores, while María alone shares cognates such as Marie, Mary, and Maria across many European languages.