Dorothy
/dawruhthee/ English Female 3 syllables
Meaning & Origin
Dorothy is a English name meaning "Gift of God". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh, BE. Greek Dorothea
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Female
Syllables 3
Phonetic dawruhthee
IPA dɔɹəθi
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as dawruhthee. Stress falls on the second syllable. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Dorothy
- · Dorothy Gale - Fictional character (The Wizard of Oz)
- · Dorothy Dandridge - Actress
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