Lourdes
Lourdes is a Christian girl name of French place name (pre-Latin roots) origin, meaning “From Lourdes, the Marian shrine”.
| Meaning | From Lourdes, the Marian shrine |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | French place name (pre-Latin roots) |
| Pronunciation | LOOR-desh |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Portugal, Spain, Philippines, Brazil |
Meaning and origin of Lourdes
Lourdes is a town in the French Pyrenees whose name has pre-Latin, probably Basque or Aquitanian, roots of uncertain meaning; the gloss 'holy place' is not its literal sense. It became a girl's name after 1858, when Bernadette Soubirous reported apparitions of the Virgin Mary there. Catholic families in Spain, Portugal, the Philippines and Latin America adopted it, often as Maria de Lourdes.
Is Lourdes a Christian name?
Lourdes is a Catholic Marian name honouring Our Lady of Lourdes, one of the best-known Marian shrines and pilgrimage sites in the world.
How popular is Lourdes?
Used in Catholic countries, often as a middle name after Maria.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lourdes mean?
Lourdes means 'From Lourdes, the Marian shrine'. It is of French place name (pre-Latin roots) origin.
Is Lourdes a Christian name?
Lourdes is a Catholic Marian name honouring Our Lady of Lourdes, one of the best-known Marian shrines and pilgrimage sites in the world.
How do you pronounce Lourdes?
Lourdes is pronounced LOOR-desh.
Is Lourdes a boy or girl name?
Lourdes is usually a girl name.