Dolorosa, derived from Latin 'dolor' meaning pain and 'rosa' meaning rose, is a unique, historical given name of Italian origin. It was popularized during the Middle Ages in honor of the Virgin Mary under her aspect of Our Lady of Sorrows, or 'Mater Dolorosa.' The name symbolizes both suffering and beauty, a poignant representation of life's complexities.
"The name Dolorosa was given to five babies in total, with all of those births occurring in the year 1926."