Dorothea
GenderFemale
Origin
Word/nameGreek
MeaningGift of God
Other names
Related namesDorothy, 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:

Aristocracy

Saints

Other people

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  • Dorothée (born 1953) French singer and television presenter

Fictional characters

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References

  1. Campbell, Mike. "Meaning, origin and history of the name Dorothea". Behind the Name. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
  2. Campbell, Mike. "Meaning, origin and history of the name Dorothy". Behind the Name. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
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