Socorro
/ soh-KOH-roh /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe
- Religion
- Christianity
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Devotional
Meaning & Etymology
A name meaning 'help' and associated with Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
A name meaning 'help' and associated with Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
Etymology
Derived from the Portuguese word socorro, meaning ‘help’ or ‘assistance’.
Linguistic family: Indo-European > Romance > West Iberian
Cultural context
In São Tomé and Príncipe, the name Socorro is often associated with the Catholic devotion to Our Lady of Perpetual Help, reflecting the strong influence of Portuguese colonial Catholicism on the island’s culture and naming practices.
Symbolism
The name Socorro symbolises a sense of support, assistance, and divine protection, reflecting the cultural and religious values of the Angolares community.
Religious reference
Our Lady of Perpetual Help