What is the origin of the name Dorotha?

Dorotha is a name of Greek origin.

How do you pronounce Dorotha?

Dorotha is pronounced dor-UH-thuh.

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GirlGreek

Dorotha

dor-UH-thuh

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

4,788

Peak Year

#197 in 1921

First Recorded

1885

Style

Vintage, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant of Dorothea, a Greek name meaning 'gift of God'.

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Dot Dora Thea

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Nicknames

Dot Dora Thea

Spelling Variations

Dorothea Dorothy Doretta

Similar Names

Sophia Alexandra Olivia Isabella

Personality Traits

GenerousKindWisePatient

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