What María Guadalupe means
María Guadalupe is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning "Mary of Guadalupe". It comes from María (Hebrew Miryam) + Guadalupe (Arabic wadi: river + lupus/al-lubb; disputed). It is pronounced mah-REE-ah gwah-dah-LOO-peh.
RENAPO lists María Guadalupe as the single most common full first name among living Mexican women.
About this meaning. The etymology is uncertain or disputed. The reading above is the best-supported one; popular baby-name sites often give a more romantic gloss that the dictionaries do not confirm.
Nicknames in Mexico: Lupita, Lupe. See the guide to Mexican nicknames.
Popularity: one of the most common names in Mexico. See the current top names.
