Dorothy
Meaning
A female given name from Ancient Greek.
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Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈdɒɹ.ə.θi/
Etymology
The English form of Latin Dorothea, the name of a legendary saint, from Ancient Greek Δωροθέα (Dōrothéa), from δῶρον (dôron, “gift”) + θεός (theós, “god”).
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