Dorel
Romanian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Dorel
The name 'Dorel' is a Romanian given name meaning "longing" or "desire," derived from the Romanian word *dor* (longing) combined with the diminutive suffix *-el*.
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Etymology
The name 'Dorel' is a Romanian given name meaning "longing" or "desire," derived from the Romanian word *dor* (longing) combined with the diminutive suffix *-el*. It is primarily used in Romanian culture, often associated with Orthodox Christian traditions, and gained some historical prominence through the Romanian poet and playwright Dorel Dorian (born 1929).
Dorel currently ranks #3,787 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1933.
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