Doria
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Doria
The given name 'Doria' is of Italian origin, derived from the medieval name 'Doria' (itself from the Latin 'Doria', meaning "gift" or "from the sea," possibly linked to the Greek 'doron' for "gift").
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Etymology
The given name 'Doria' is of Italian origin, derived from the medieval name 'Doria' (itself from the Latin 'Doria', meaning "gift" or "from the sea," possibly linked to the Greek 'doron' for "gift"). It is primarily used in Italian and English-speaking cultures, with notable historical context in the powerful Doria family of Genoa, a prominent noble house in the Republic of Genoa from the 12th century onward, though it has no specific religious affiliation.
Doria currently ranks #6,382 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1971.
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