Lourdes

Pronunciation: [ l-AWRDZ ]

Girl Name #2,749 Most Popular Hidden Gem 2 Syllables

Named for France's most sacred pilgrimage site

French Spanish Catholic Latin American

Spiritual Elegant Traditional Sophisticated

Meaning & Origin

"from Lourdes, place of miracles"

Origin: French

Language: French

"slope, hillside"

Origin: Basque

Language: Basque

The Story of Lourdes

Lourdes is a place name from the town of Lourdes in the Hautes-Pyrenees region of France. The town's name is of uncertain origin, possibly from the Basque word lorda meaning slope. The town became one of the most important Catholic pilgrimage sites in the world after Bernadette Soubirous reported visions of the Virgin Mary there in 1858.

Lourdes became a popular given name throughout the Catholic world following the Marian apparitions of 1858. Madonna naming her daughter Lourdes in 1996 brought the name to mainstream international attention.

Lourdes receives about 5 million visitors annually, making it one of the most visited pilgrimage destinations in the world. As a given name, Lourdes represents deep Marian devotion in Catholic communities across France, Spain, and Latin America.

Fun Facts

About 5 million pilgrims visit Lourdes, France each year
Madonna named her daughter Lourdes Maria Ciccone Leon in 1996
The Catholic Church has officially recognized 70 miraculous cures at Lourdes since 1858

Lourdes in Other Languages

Basque Lurdes

French Lourdes

Italian Lourdes

Spanish Lourdes

Portuguese Lourdes

Famous People Named Lourdes

Lourdes Leon

Other

1996

Daughter of Madonna and Carlos Leon, model and actress

Lourdes Flores

Politician

1959

Peruvian politician and former presidential candidate

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2
Popularity Rank: #2,749
Total SSA Count: 62
Cultural Origins: French Spanish Catholic Latin American
Pronunciation: Moderate
Formality: Formal
Cross-Cultural Ease: Moderate

Common Nicknames

Lulu Lou

Pairs Well With

Lourdes Maria Lourdes Isabel Lourdes Grace Lourdes Elena Lourdes Sofia

Sibling Names

Fatima Guadalupe Carmen Rafael Santiago

Also a Boy Name

Lourdes is also used as a boy name, ranked #19501.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lourdes

What does the name Lourdes mean?

"from Lourdes, place of miracles" (from French). "slope, hillside" (from Basque). Lourdes is a place name from the town of Lourdes in the Hautes-Pyrenees region of France. The town's name is of uncertain origin, possibly from the Basque word lorda meaning slope. The town became one of the most important Catholic pilgrimage sites in the world after Bernadette Soubirous reported visions of the Virgin Mary there in 1858.

What is the origin of the name Lourdes?

Lourdes has French, Basque, Spanish, Catholic, and Latin American origins. In French, it means "from Lourdes, place of miracles". In Basque, it means "slope, hillside".

Is Lourdes a boy or girl name?

Lourdes is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #2749. As a boy name, it is ranked #19501. Lourdes is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Lourdes?

Lourdes is pronounced l-AWRDZ.

How popular is the name Lourdes?

Lourdes is currently ranked #2749 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Lourdes?

Common nicknames for Lourdes include Lulu and Lou.

What are good middle names for Lourdes?

Popular middle name pairings include Lourdes Maria, Lourdes Isabel, Lourdes Grace, Lourdes Elena, and Lourdes Sofia.

What are good sibling names for Lourdes?

Names that pair well with Lourdes as siblings include Fatima, Guadalupe, Carmen, Rafael, and Santiago.

How many syllables does Lourdes have?

Lourdes has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.

Is Lourdes a common or rare name?

Lourdes is an uncommon name, ranked #2749 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Lourdes

Lourdes is a girl name with French, Spanish, Catholic, and Latin American origins . The name means "from Lourdes, place of miracles" in French .

Is Lourdes a boy or girl name? Lourdes is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #2,749 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #19,501. Lourdes is more commonly used as a girl name.

Lourdes is currently ranked #2,749 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

The name Lourdes has 2 syllables and is pronounced l-AWRDZ, making it easy to pronounce and remember.

Common nicknames for Lourdes include Lulu and Lou. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.