Origin, Meaning, And History Of Soledad
孤独是一个小女孩的可爱的名字,与它predominant usage in Spanish cultures. It is derived from the Spanish language and implies ‘solitude.’ It is interesting to note that Soledad is inspired by and taken from the title of the Virgin Mary, María de Soledad, implying ‘Mary of Solitude’ or ‘Our Lady of Solitude.’
Alternatively, Soledad is also a toponymic name for individuals who belong to the area of (La) Soledad in northern Spain. It is a unique name with rich Christian significance that English-speaking people phonetically spell as either so-leh-DHADH or s(o)-le-dad.
When one turns the rusty pages of history from centuries ago, one may not find many mentions of Soledad except for the Virgin Mary. However, it is interesting to note that several places in Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, Panama, the Philippines, and California in the United States have been named Soledad.
In the space of the fictional world revolving around music, film, and television, Soledad as a name is popular, but not for characters. For instance,Astor Piazzolla’smusical piece, a song from El viaje de Copperpot byLa Oreja de Van Gogh, a Spanish version of the song ‘La solitudine’ byLaura Pausini, and songs byMano Negrareleased in 1989 and byDon Omarfrom the 2015 album The Last Don 2 bear the name Soledad.
Similarly, a 1980Mexican soap operaand aPeruvian soap opera主演Coraima托雷斯和吉列尔莫·佩雷斯been named Soledad. Furthermore, a 2007 Jaime RosalesSpanish filmand a2016 Venezuelan filmby Jorge Thielen Armand have been given the name La Soledad or Soledad.
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Soledad On The Popularity Chart
Glance through the ranking and popularity charts below to understand the current status of Soledad as a baby name.
Popularity Over Time
Soledad as a name has not been massively popular among parents, with its highest number being 81 babies per million in 2006.
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Over the years, Soledad had performed quite well as a baby name in terms of ranking, except in 2017, when it got its lowest rank of 7384.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Soledad?
The name Soledad means solitude.
2. What is the origin of the name Soledad?
Soledad has a Spanish origin.
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