Lourdes
Meaning of Lourdes
The name Lourdes is a feminine name of Spanish origin, pronounced as LOORD-es in Spanish and LOORDZ in English. It is derived from the town of Lourdes in southwestern France, which is a major site of Catholic pilgrimage due to the Marian apparitions reported by Saint Bernadette Soubirous in 1858. The name carries connotations of religious devotion and miraculous healing, making it a meaningful choice for many parents. Over the years, Lourdes has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with its highest rank being 588th in 1970. The name often evokes images of spirituality and grace, further popularized by celebrities such as Madonna, who named her daughter Lourdes. Variations of the name include Lourde, though they are less common.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as LOORD-es (/ˈloɾðes/)
American English
- Pronunced as LOORDZ (/lʊrdz/)
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Notable People Named Lourdes
| Lourdes Casanova - Lourdes S. Casanova is a prominent academic and author specializing in international business, with a focus on Latin America and emerging markets. |
| Lourdes Flores - Lourdes Celmira Rosario Flores Nano is a Peruvian lawyer and politician who has held various political positions, including councilwoman of Lima and Congresswoman, and ran for President of Peru in the 2001 and 2006 elections. |
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is a Cuban-American professional baseball left fielder who currently plays for the Arizona Diamondbacks in Major League Baseball, having previously played for the Toronto Blue Jays. |
| Lourdes Robles is a Puerto Rican singer-songwriter and actress who began her career in the 1980s as part of the duo Lourdes y Carlos before pursuing a successful solo career and acting in various productions alongside artists like Chayanne. |
| Lourdes Teodoro is an Afro-Brazilian academic, writer, poet, and psychoanalyst known for her studies on the impact of colonization on identity. |
| Lourdes Domínguez Lino, a former tennis player from Spain, achieved career-high rankings of world No. 40 in singles and 45 in doubles. |
| Lourdes Elizabeth Ortiz Vallejos is a Paraguayan footballer known for her versatility as a midfielder or forward, and for her contributions to the Paraguay women's national team. |
