Lolo

Lolo is a pet form of Dolores, which has its origin in the Galician language. This spelling variant of Maria Dolores, associated with 'Nuestra Senora de los Dolores', was originally used as a title for Mother Mary. The name is often translated as 'the Sorrowful One', 'the sorrowful mother', or 'the mother of sorrows'.

What does the name Lolo mean?

Lolo comes from the Galician language and is a pet form of Dolores, a variant of Maria Dolores, which refers to the title of Mother Mary. The name means something like 'the Sorrowful One', 'the sorrowful mother', or 'the mother of sorrows'. Its roots are anchored in the Latin word dolor, which means 'pain', 'sorrow', 'worries', and 'grief'. Sometimes, Lolo is also seen as a Portuguese diminutive of Lorena or as a short form of the double name Lou-Lou. In Spanish contexts, the name can also appear as a male variant of Manuel. In the Philippines, Lolo means 'grandfather'. The name essentially reflects the sufferings of Mary, who accompanied her son Jesus during his way to the cross and the subsequent crucifixion. A common double name is Maria-Dolores. Other variants include Lola, Loli, Lolita, Lolitta, Lolika, Loloka, Lolitte, and Lolli.

Where does the name Lolo come from?

The first name Lolo has its roots in Old Spanish and Latin and means 'the Sorrowful One'. The etymology refers to the Latin word dolor, which encompasses 'pain', 'sorrow', 'worries', and 'grief'. The name is widespread in several languages, including German, Galician, Italian, Filipino, Portuguese, and Spanish.

How do you pronounce Lolo?

The pronunciation of Lolo is sonically very reduced and rhythmically shaped. It is pronounced as 'Lo-lo' [ˈloːloː], with the repetition of the open syllable creating a uniform and almost swinging structure that lingers in the ear. The long vowel gives the name a calm expansiveness, and the constant repetition creates a memorable, playful sound movement. Thus, Lolo appears light, present, and minimalist, with a rhythmic and carefree sound effect.

When is the name day of Lolo?

The name day for Lolo is celebrated on April 2nd and September 15th.

Popularity

In Germany, Lolo is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th in the list of the most common female baby names. Lolo's best placement was in 2010 when it ranked 2,348th. In the last ten years, the name has been used as a first name less than 10 times, placing it 8,310th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,884th. The popularity of the name varies worldwide.

Nicknames & pet names

Bolo / Bolo-Nese / Lo / LOL / Ol

Famous people

• Lolo Fakaosilea (New Zealand rugby player)
• Lolo Ferrari (model and actress)
• Lolo Jones (runner and track athlete)
• Lolo Lui (Samoan rugby player)
• Lolo Sainz (Spanish basketball player)
• Lolo Waka (South African rugby player)