Dorothee
Greek · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Dorothee
The name 'Dorothee' means "gift of God," derived from the Greek elements *doron* (gift) and *theos* (God).
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Etymology
The name 'Dorothee' means "gift of God," derived from the Greek elements *doron* (gift) and *theos* (God). It is used primarily in German, French, and English-speaking Christian cultures, notably popularized by early Christian martyrs like Saint Dorothea of Caesarea (4th century).
Dorothee currently ranks #13,940 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1921.
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