Dorothea
German · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Dorothea
Dorothea derives from the Greek elements "doron" (gift) and "thea" (God), meaning "gift of God." The name has been used primarily in Christian cultures since early Christian times, particularly in Germanic and Scandinavian countries, with Saint Dorothea, a 4th-century martyr, being a significant historical reference.
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Etymology
Dorothea derives from the Greek elements "doron" (gift) and "thea" (God), meaning "gift of God." The name has been used primarily in Christian cultures since early Christian times, particularly in Germanic and Scandinavian countries, with Saint Dorothea, a 4th-century martyr, being a significant historical reference.
Dorothea currently ranks #1,782 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1920.
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