Dorthe
/DOR-the/ Western Female
Meaning & Origin
Dorthe is a Western name meaning "Dorthe is often considered a Danish or Scandinavian short form of Dorothea, meaning "gift of God". It conveys a sense of divine blessing or a precious gift.". It originates from BE, Canada, CH, DE, DK. The name is derived from Dorothea, a Greek name composed of "doron" (δῶρον) meaning "gift" and "theos" (θεός) meaning "God".
Quick Facts
Language Western
Gender Female
Phonetic DOR-the
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as DOR-the. Keep the original Western phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Dorthe
- · Dorthe Kollo - Danish singer
- · Dorthe Nors - Danish author
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