Lupe

/ˈluːpeɪ/ noun

Definition

A proper name, typically used as a Spanish given name for both males and females.

Etymology

A Spanish name derived from 'Guadalupe,' which itself comes from Arabic and Spanish sources. The name became popular throughout Spanish-speaking regions and among Spanish communities in the United States.

Kelly Says

The name Lupe gained fame through musicians like Lupe Fiasco, whose stage name references both the traditional name and the idea of a mask ('fiasco' means mask in Spanish).

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