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| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Greek |
| Meaning | Gift of God |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Dorothy, Dora, Dot, Dottie, Dolly, Theodora |
Dorothea, also spelt Dorothee (German), Dorothée (French), and Dorotea, is a female given name from Greek Δωροθέα (Dōrothéa) meaning "god's gift".[1] In English it is more commonly spelt Dorothy.[2]
People with this name include:
- ^ Campbell, Mike. "Meaning, origin and history of the name Dorothea". Behind the Name. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
- ^ Campbell, Mike. "Meaning, origin and history of the name Dorothy". Behind the Name. Retrieved 6 February 2023.