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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Dora
The beautiful feminine name Dora is of Greek origin, and it is a diminutive of the names Dorothea or Dorothy and Theodora. In Greek, the term ‘doron’ means gift, and ‘theos’ refers to God, so the name Dora means ‘God’s gift.’ In Albanian, Dora means ‘hand.’
Dora is also considered a diminutive of the name Isadora and a variant of the names Doreen, Dorian, and Dorinda. It is the short version of several long names in different languages. In Hungarian, Dóra is the short form of the names Dorottya, Teodóra, and Halldóra. In Italian and Spanish, the name is a diminutive of Doretta and Dorita, respectively, and it is also a variant of the English name Doretta.
The names Dorte, Dorthe, Dorete, Dorit, and Dorrit are the Danish equivalents of Dora. In Polish, the name is written as Dorota, Teodora, or Dosia, and its Russian variants are Fedora and Feodora. In Italian, the name is also considered a diminutive for surnames such as Dorado, Dordo, Dorda, Doradoni, Doradony, Eldorado, and El Dorado.
Dora is not only a given name but also the name of a city in Alabama and a village in New Mexico, as well as communities in Arkansas, Missouri, and Oregon. Lake Dora in Australia is also named after this beautiful name.
The pronunciation of this name varies with language. In Spanish, Serbian, and Croatian, the name is pronounced as DO-ra. Its English pronunciation is DAWR-aa.
The name is not only popular in different cultures but also in the world of fiction, with several memorable characters named Dora. In the popular animated series, Dora the Explorer, the Latin-American girl Dora Márquez sets out on an adventurous journey with her friends. The name also finds a place in a classic novel, where the character Dora Spenlow is a beautiful but childish woman in Charles Dickens’s David Copperfield. In the award-winning Italian romantic-comedy-drama film, Life Is Beautiful, Dora Orefice plays the love interest of the main lead, Guido Orefice.
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1 word, 4 letters, 2 vowels, 2 consonants
Short and easy to pronounce
How To Pronounce Dora?
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Listen to the sound of the name Dora in English.
Famous People With The Name Dora
- Dora May Broadbent, OBEBritish actress, awarded the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire and the Laurence Olivier Award
- Dora AltmannGerman actress, part of the film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
- Dora Mavor MooreCanadian actress, considered pioneer of Canadian theater
- Theodora ‘Dora’ BakoyannisGreek politician, former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece
- Theodora ‘Dora’ KyriakouFormer Cypriot sprinter, winner of three consecutive World Championships
Dora On The Popularity Chart
Observing the charts below, you will see that in the 1980s Dora was reasonably prevalent in the US. However, with time, the name has seen a steady decline in popularity. Let’s have a look at its popularity over the years.
Popularity Over Time
In 1980, there were 301 babies per million with the name Dora. This number started descending as fewer parents opted for this name. In 2021, the name touched a new low at 81 babies per million.
Source: Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
In 1980, the name featured in the top 1000 names in the US. However, with decline in popularity, the name’s ranking also dropped. In 2021, it stood at rank 2,256 in the US.
Source: Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Dora
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Names With Similar Meaning As Dora
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Infographic: Know The Name Dora‘s Personality As Per Numerology
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How To Communicate The Name Dora In Other Languages
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Name Numerology For Dora
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Dora?
The name Dora means ‘God’s gift.’
2. What is the origin of the name Dora?
Dora has Greek origins.
3. How to pronounce the name Dora?
Dora is pronounced as do-ra.
4. What is the personality of the name Dora?
According to numerology, the personality number of Dora is 4, which means individuals with the name Dora can be trustworthy and reliable. They are patriotic and possess leadership qualities. However, these traits may differ from person to person.
5. What names have the nickname Dora?
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