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Dorah

DOHR-ah

Dorah is a girl’s name of Greek origin, meaning “Variant of Dora, a short form of Dorothy, meaning 'gift of God' from the Greek name Dorothea.”, and peaked in popularity in 2022.

Letters5
Syllables2
OriginGreek

What Dorah Means

Variant of Dora, a short form of Dorothy, meaning 'gift of God' from the Greek name Dorothea.

The Story of Dorah

Some gifts are so profound they feel divinely sent, a whisper of destiny in a parent's ear.

Dorah is a name with roots tracing back to ancient Greece, where Dorothea meant 'gift of God.' This short form, Dorah, emerged into wider use in the early 20th century. It carries the grace of its longer predecessor through a simpler, more modern sound.

When you imagine your daughter, Dorah, you see someone whose presence is a constant blessing. Her kindness will feel like a warm embrace, her generosity a flowing spring that nourishes everyone she meets. You are gifting her a name that reflects the profound joy she already brings.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Personality Traits

KindGenerousGraceful

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Peak Year

#10 in 2022

Total Births

23

First Recorded

1923

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