Dorthula
Greek · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Dorthula
The name 'Dorthula' is a variant of 'Dorothea', meaning "gift of God" from the Greek elements *doron* (gift) and *theos* (God).
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Etymology
The name 'Dorthula' is a variant of 'Dorothea', meaning "gift of God" from the Greek elements *doron* (gift) and *theos* (God). It is used primarily in English-speaking Christian cultures, with no notable historical figure or widespread usage beyond occasional 19th-century American records.
Dorthula currently ranks #4,886 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1926.
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