What does the name Dorothea mean?

The name Dorothea means "Gift of God".

What is the origin of the name Dorothea?

Dorothea is a name of Greek origin.

In 2023, 93 babies were named Dorothea in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Yes, Dorothea is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 93 ↗

All-Time Total: 31,344

Peak Year: 1920

Dorothea is of Greek origin, derived from the elements "doron" meaning "gift" and "theos" meaning "god."

Girl names closely related to Dorothea

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Boy names closely related to Dorothea

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Names with similar meaning to Dorothea

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Births per year in the United States

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