Girl
Spanish / Arabic
4 syllables
Guadalupe
gwah-dah-LOO-pay
/ˌɡwɑː.də.ˈluː.peɪ/
"River of black stones" — a sacred Spanish name rooted in devotion and cultural pride
Guadalupe derives from the Arabic Wadi al-Lubb meaning river of black stones or hidden river, referring to the Guadalupe River in Spain. It became a sacred name after the 1531 apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe to Juan Diego in Mexico. The name carries profound religious significance in Latin American culture and has been widely used in Spanish-speaking communities for centuries.
Quick Facts
Letters10
SyllablesGua · da · lu · pe
GenderGirl
OriginSpanish / Arabic
Root WordWadi al-Lubb
MeaningRiver of black stones
PopularityFamiliar
Peak Year1998
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayDecember 12
Nicknames
LupeLupitaGuada
About the Name Guadalupe
Guadalupe comes from Arabic Wadi al-Lubb, meaning river of black stones, referring to a river in Spain. The name's religious significance in Mexico far overshadows its geographical origin.
Yes. Our Lady of Guadalupe is one of the most venerated Marian apparitions in the world, and the name is deeply tied to Catholic devotion throughout Latin America.
The most common nickname is Lupe or its diminutive Lupita, which has become internationally famous through actress Lupita Nyong'o.
The feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe is December 12, making it the traditional name day for those named Guadalupe.
Yes, historically Guadalupe has been given to both boys and girls in Latin American tradition, though today it is predominantly female in the US.
Guadalupe Maria, Guadalupe Elena, and Guadalupe Rosa are classic Spanish combinations that honor the name's heritage.
Personality of Guadalupe
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Guadalupe
Creativity
68%
Elegance
70%
Independence
74%
Intelligence
72%
Strength
84%
Warmth
88%
Famous People Named Guadalupe
L
Lupita Nyong'o
Kenyan-Mexican actress and Academy Award winner, full name Mary Peninah Guadalupe
G
Guadalupe Victoria
First president of Mexico, who adopted the name to honor the Virgin of Guadalupe
L
Lupe Fiasco
American rapper born Wasalu Jaco, stage name references the Guadalupe tradition
Middle Names for Guadalupe
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Guadalupe
Guadalupe Maria
Guadalupe Elena
Guadalupe Rosa
Guadalupe Carmen
Guadalupe Sofia
Guadalupe Isabel
Guadalupe Alejandra
Guadalupe Catalina
Guadalupe Luz
Guadalupe Teresa
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History of Guadalupe
1531
The Virgin of Guadalupe appears to Juan Diego; the name gains sacred status in Mexico
1821
Mexican independence elevates Guadalupe as a patriotic and religious symbol
1998
Guadalupe reaches peak US popularity, driven by growing Latino populations
2010s
Nickname Lupita gains global fame through actress Lupita Nyong'o
Numerology & Symbolism of Guadalupe
7
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
4
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Sagittarius
3
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Turquoise
💎
Lucky Stone
Turquoise
🌸
Lucky Flower
Marigold
Guadalupe Around the World
How Guadalupe is written in different languages and scripts
غوادالوبي
Arabic
グアダルーペ
Japanese
Гуадалупе
Russian
과달루페
Korean
瓜达卢佩
Chinese
Γουαδαλούπη
Greek
ग्वादालूपे
Hindi
גוואדלופה
Hebrew
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