Dorian
/dawːreeuhn/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Dorian is a English name meaning "Of the Dorians; refers to a person from Doris, an ancient district of Greece. It can also mean 'a gift' or 'of the sea'.". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria. The name is derived from Doris, a mountainous district in ancient Greece inhabited by the Dorian people. Alternatively, it might have roots in the Greek word 'doron' meaning 'gift'.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic dawːreeuhn
IPA dɔːɹiən
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as dawːreeuhn. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
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