Guadalupe

The name Guadalupe is closely associated with the image of Mary, which is venerated under the title 'Our Lady of Guadalupe' at the pilgrimage site Villa de Guadalupe, a district of Mexico City. The name originally comes from a Spanish place named after the monastery Guadalupe in the province of Extremadura. Its roots are Arabic and trace back to an apparition of Mary in 1531, when she revealed herself as 'Saint Mary of Guadalupe.' This saint is considered the patroness of Americans, and the name is widely used for both men and women in Mexico.

What does the name Guadalupe mean?

The name Guadalupe is connected to the image of Mary, 'Our Lady of Guadalupe,' which is venerated at the pilgrimage site Villa de Guadalupe, a district of Mexico City. It originates from a Spanish place name that was adopted from a monastery in Extremadura and has Arabic roots. The origin traces back to an apparition of Mary in 1531, when she referred to herself as 'Saint Mary of Guadalupe.' This saint is the patroness of Americans, and the name is commonly found in Mexico for both men and women. The term derives from the Andalusian Arabic wādi al-lub, meaning 'the wolf river.' Here, the Arabic wādi (وادي) means 'river' and lub means 'wolf' or 'wolves,' derived from a Latin loanword ('lupus'). Christopher Columbus prayed before the image of the Black Madonna for blessings on his voyage of discovery. Guadalupe is also the name of the place by the same river. Other variants include Lupita and Lupe.

Where does the name Guadalupe come from?

The etymology of Guadalupe indicates a first name of Arabic origin that is used for both women and men and carries the meaning 'the wolf river.' The Arabic

How do you pronounce Guadalupe?

The sound quality and pronunciation of Guadalupe is characterized by a broad, rhythmic sound with Spanish influence. The name is usually pronounced as 'Gua-da-lu-pe' [ɡwaðaˈlupe] and begins with a wide, gliding onset. The structure of open syllables creates a flowing movement, while the consonants provide stability. This makes the name lively and robust - wide and melodic, with a warm and powerful sound fullness.

When is the name day of Guadalupe?

The name day for Guadalupe is celebrated on December 12.

Popularity

In Germany, Guadalupe is a rather rare first name. In 2019, it ranked 4,068th in the list of the most common female first names. Its best ranking was in 2011, reaching 2,438th place. Over the last ten years, Guadalupe has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 6,729th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,204th.

Nicknames & pet names

Guada / Guadi / Loupe / Lupe / Lupi / Lupio / Lupita

Famous people

• Guadalupe Canseco (Mexican diver)
• Guadalupe Carney (philosopher from the USA)
• Guadalupe Castaneda (football player from Mexico)
• Guadalupe Loaeza (Mexican writer)
• Guadalupe Marin (Mexican model)
• Guadalupe Parrondo (concert pianist from Mexico)
• Guadalupe Pineda (Mexican singer)
• Guadalupe Velazquez (Mexican footballer)
• Guadalupe Victoria (Mexico's first president)
• Guadalupe Worbis (female football player from Mexico)
• Jose Guadalupe Cruz (Mexican football manager)
• Jose Guadalupe Diaz (Mexican football player)
• Jose Guadalupe Esparza (musician from Mexico)
• Jose Guadalupe Flores (Mexican footballer)
• Jose Guadalupe Martinez (Mexican football player)
• Jose Guadalupe Posada (illustrator and folk musician)
• Roberto Guadalupe Martinez (Salvadoran football player)