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Quick answerDorota is the Polish form of Dorothy, derived from the Greek name Dorothea, composed of the elements "doron" (gift) and "thea" (God), meaning "gift of God." The name is primarily used in Polish and other Slavic cultures, with historical significance in Christian tradition due to Saint Dorothy, an early Christian…

Polish · Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#15,087
TrendVintage
Peak year1972
Syllables3
OriginPolish
LanguagePolish
CulturePolish, Czech, Slovak
ReligionChristianity
Letters6
Numerology1 Chaldean 7
Global rank#84

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Dorota

Dorota is the Polish form of Dorothy, derived from the Greek name Dorothea, composed of the elements "doron" (gift) and "thea" (God), meaning "gift of God." The name is primarily used in Polish and other Slavic cultures, with historical significance in Christian tradition due to Saint Dorothy, an early Christian martyr venerated in both Catholic and Orthodox churches.

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Etymology

Dorota is the Polish form of Dorothy, derived from the Greek name Dorothea, composed of the elements "doron" (gift) and "thea" (God), meaning "gift of God." The name is primarily used in Polish and other Slavic cultures, with historical significance in Christian tradition due to Saint Dorothy, an early Christian martyr venerated in both Catholic and Orthodox churches.

Dorota currently ranks #15,087 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1972.

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