Dorka
Greek · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Dorka
Dorka is a Hungarian diminutive form of the name Dóra, which derives from the Greek name Dorothea, meaning "gift of God" (from Greek doron meaning "gift" and theos meaning "God").
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Etymology
Dorka is a Hungarian diminutive form of the name Dóra, which derives from the Greek name Dorothea, meaning "gift of God" (from Greek doron meaning "gift" and theos meaning "God"). The name is primarily used in Hungarian and other Central European cultures, with roots in Christian tradition stemming from Saint Dorothy, an early Christian martyr venerated in Eastern Orthodox and Catholic churches.
Dorka currently ranks #5,591 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2019.
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