Dorjan
Greek · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Dorjan
The name 'Dorjan' is likely a variant of 'Dorian,' meaning "of the Dorian tribe" or "from Doris," derived from the Greek *Dōrieis* (Δωριεῖς), referring to the ancient Greek tribe.
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Etymology
The name 'Dorjan' is likely a variant of 'Dorian,' meaning "of the Dorian tribe" or "from Doris," derived from the Greek *Dōrieis* (Δωριεῖς), referring to the ancient Greek tribe. It is used primarily in Albanian and Balkan cultures, sometimes as a modern given name, with no strong religious ties; historically, the Dorians were a Hellenic group known for their role in the Greek Dark Ages and the Spartan state.
Dorjan currently ranks #6,073 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1975.
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