Search Dictionary
Definition of guadalupe

guadalupe

/ˌɡwɑːdəˈluːpeɪ/
Gua · da · lu · pe
Adjective:Guadalupan
JUMP TO:

guadalupe Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A title of the Virgin Mary (Our Lady of Guadalupe), serving as a powerful religious, national, and cultural symbol in Mexico and across Latin America.

Example

"Every December, millions of pilgrims travel to Mexico City to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe."

2

A volcanic island located in the Pacific Ocean off the western coast of Mexico's Baja California peninsula, renowned for its large population of great white sharks.

Example

"Marine biologists organized an expedition to Guadalupe Island to study the migratory patterns of adult great white sharks."

3

A town in the Extremadura region of western Spain, famous as the site of a historic royal monastery and the geographic origin of the name.

• Nearby Words

guadalajara
guadalquivir
guadalupan
guadalupe
guadalupe river
guadiana
guajillo

Word Origin & Etymology

From Spanish 'Guadalupe', originally the name of a river and town in Extremadura, Spain. The name is derived from Arabic 'Wādī al-Lubb', meaning 'valley of the wolf' or 'hidden river'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Guadalupe. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 7, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/guadalupe
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.