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Dorothee

do-ro-TAY

Letters

8

Syllables

3

Origin

Greek

Total Births

295

Peak Year

#26 in 1921

First Recorded

1906

Style

Vintage, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

French form of Dorothea, derived from the Greek words 'doron' (gift) and 'theos' (God). Meaning 'gift of God'.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

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

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Personality Traits

KindGenerousGracefulWise

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