Dora
/dohruh/ Slavic Female
Meaning & Origin
Dora is a Slavic name meaning "Gift". The name Dora is primarily a diminutive of Dorothy or Theodora. Dorothy originates from the Greek name Dorothea (Δωροθέα), composed of 'doron' (δῶρον) meaning 'gift' and 'theos' (θεός) meaning 'god'. Theodora also comes from Greek (Θεοδώρα), combining 'theos' (god) and 'doron' (gift).
Quick Facts
Language Slavic
Gender Female
Phonetic dohruh
IPA doɹə
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as dohruh. Keep the original Slavic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Dora
- · Dora Maar - Photographer
- · Dora Bakoyannis - Politician
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