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Soledad

soh-leh-DAD

/soʊlɛˈdɑːd/

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Soledad

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Spanish (Latin America/Spain)
Meaning
Solitude; loneliness
Gender
female

Pronunciation tips

From Spanish 'soledad' (solitude/loneliness); originally a Marian title 'Nuestra Señora de la Soledad' (Our Lady of Solitude); despite the sad meaning, a deeply beloved Spanish name; the solitude refers to Mary's grief after the Crucifixion

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