Socoro
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Socoro
Socorro derives from the Latin word "succurrere," meaning "to help" or "to come to aid," and is commonly associated with religious contexts referring to divine assistance or succor.
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Etymology
Socorro derives from the Latin word "succurrere," meaning "to help" or "to come to aid," and is commonly associated with religious contexts referring to divine assistance or succor. The name is primarily used in Spanish-speaking Catholic communities, with notable historical significance in the title "Nuestra Señora del Socorro" (Our Lady of Succor), a Marian devotion venerated across Latin America and Spain.
Socoro currently ranks #5,793 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1924.
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