What Does the Name Dorothea Mean
The name Dorothea comes from German roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Dorothea below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Dorothea Name Meaning
German, Dutch, Danish, Norwegian, English, Late GreekFeminine form of the Late Greek name Δωροθεος (Dorotheos), which meant "gift of God" from Greek δωρον (doron) "gift" and θεος (theos) "god". Dorothea was the name...
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