Marie-Dorothee
Latin and Greek · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Marie-Dorothee
Marie-Dorothee combines Marie (from Latin "Maria," meaning "of the sea" or derived from the Hebrew name Miriam) with Dorothee (from Greek "Dorothea," meaning "gift of God," from doron [gift] and theos [God]).
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Etymology
Marie-Dorothee combines Marie (from Latin "Maria," meaning "of the sea" or derived from the Hebrew name Miriam) with Dorothee (from Greek "Dorothea," meaning "gift of God," from doron [gift] and theos [God]). This hyphenated form is primarily used in French and German-speaking cultures, with historical usage among European aristocracy and religious communities, particularly in Catholic and Protestant traditions.
Marie-Dorothee currently ranks #3,298 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1961.
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