Dositej
Greek · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Dositej
Dositej is a Slavic name derived from the Greek name Dositheos, composed of "dosis" (giving) and "theos" (God), meaning "gift of God." The name is primarily used in Serbian and other Orthodox Christian cultures, with notable historical bearers including Serbian theologian and educator Dositej Obradović (1742–1811), a key figure of the Serbian Enlightenment.
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Etymology
Dositej is a Slavic name derived from the Greek name Dositheos, composed of "dosis" (giving) and "theos" (God), meaning "gift of God." The name is primarily used in Serbian and other Orthodox Christian cultures, with notable historical bearers including Serbian theologian and educator Dositej Obradović (1742–1811), a key figure of the Serbian Enlightenment.
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