Guadalupe
/ɡwadaˈlupe/
Guadalupe is a common Spanish given name.
Guadalupe is a given name used for people. While it can be applied to both males and females, it is more frequently used as a female name in many Spanish-speaking regions.
Which one should you use?
Lupe and Lupita are informal nicknames or shortened forms of the name Guadalupe.
How does it change in a sentence?
As a proper noun, Guadalupe is used for both males and females.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡwadaˈlupe/
When do people say it?
The name is deeply associated with the Virgin of Guadalupe, a central figure in Mexican Catholicism.
Did you know?
- The name contains a linguistic hybrid of Arabic and Latin, combining the Arabic word for 'valley' with the Latin word for 'wolf'.
- In Mexico, the name is so culturally significant that it often functions as a symbol of national identity beyond its use as a personal name.
- The name is also a geographical marker, referring specifically to the site where a significant religious apparition occurred in Mexico.
Examples in context
- ¡Hola, Guadalupe! ¿Cómo estás?Hello, Guadalupe! How are you?
- Guadalupe es mi mejor amiga.Guadalupe is my best friend.
- ¿Conoces a Guadalupe?Do you know Guadalupe?
- La profesora se llama Guadalupe.The teacher's name is Guadalupe.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are talking about a mutual friend at a cafe.
- Alejandro¿Has visto a Guadalupe hoy?Have you seen Guadalupe today?
- SofíaNo, no he visto a Guadalupe.No, I haven't seen Guadalupe.
- AlejandroQué raro, ella me llamó.How strange, she called me.
- SofíaTal vez Guadalupe esté ocupada.Maybe Guadalupe is busy.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Guadalupe, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Guadalupe, CC BY-SA 4.0.
