Lupe Name Meaning

The name Lupe is of Spanish origin and is a short form of Guadalupe. It is commonly used as a feminine name but can also be used as a masculine name.

The name Lupe is derived from the Spanish place name of Guadalupe, which means "river of the wolf" or "wolf river." The town of Guadalupe in Spain is famous for its shrine to the Virgin Mary. The name became popular as a given name in honor of the Virgin of Guadalupe, a title given to the Virgin Mary in Mexican and Latin American Catholic tradition.