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Dorottya
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Dorottya represents the Hungarian variant of the name Dorothea and means 'gift of God'. The name is derived from Ancient Greek, where dôron means 'gift' and theós means 'God, divine'. Other Hungarian variants include Dóra and Dorina.
What does the name Dorottya mean?
Dorottya is the Hungarian equivalent of Dorothea and means 'gift of God', derived from the Ancient Greek words dôron for 'gift' and theós for 'God, divine'. Other Hungarian variants include Dóra and Dorina.
Where does the name Dorottya come from?
The name Dorottya has its roots in Ancient Greek and means 'gift of God'. The components consist of dôron (δῶρον) for gift and theós (θεός) for God, divine. The name is common in the Hungarian language.
How do you pronounce Dorottya?
Do-ROH-tja
When is the name day of Dorottya?
The name day for Dorottya is celebrated on February 6 and June 25.
Popularity
In Germany, Dorottya is a rather rare name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2018, reaching 4,078th. Over the last ten years, Dorottya has been given as a first name around 20 times, placing it 7,036th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,440th.
Nicknames & pet names
Dodi / Dodo / Dorci / Dorka / Dóri / Dórika
Similar first names
Famous people
- Dorottya Udvaros (Hungarian actress)
Frequently asked questions about the name Dorottya
What does the name Dorottya mean?
Dorottya means 'gift of God' and is composed of the Ancient Greek words for 'gift' and 'God'.
Where does the name Dorottya come from?
The name has its roots in Ancient Greek and is the Hungarian form of Dorothea.
How popular is the name Dorottya?
Dorottya is widely used in Hungary and is among the common female first names in that region.