Dorothea
/dawruh-THEEUH/ English Female
Meaning & Origin
Dorothea is a English name meaning "Dorothea means 'gift of God'. It is a feminine name that conveys a sense of divine blessing and grace.". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Austria, BE, BG, BO. Greek; from δῶρον (doron) meaning 'gift' and θεός (theos) meaning 'God'.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic dawruh-THEEUH
IPA ˌdɔɹəˈθiə
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as dawruh-THEEUH. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Dorothea
- · Dorothea Dix - American advocate for the mentally ill
- · Dorothea Lange - American documentary photographer
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