Dora Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Dora

2 syllables

♀ Female ◎ Greek ◈ 2 syllables

"Gift of God"

From Greek

Short form of Dorothy, Theodora or Isidora.

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Dora at a glance

MeaningGift of God

OriginGreek

GenderFemale

Syllables2

NumerologyLife Path 2

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Origin & history of Dora

Greek roots

Short form of Dorothy, Theodora or Isidora.

Root name

The root form of Dora is Dorothea / Theodora — meaning Gift of God.

Modern usage

Dora remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.

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Popularity of Dora

2Syllables

2Life path

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Numerology of Dora

Life path number

The Peacemaker

Diplomacy, harmony and deep empathy.

🕊️Peacemaker

💖Empathetic

🎵Artistic

🤝Team player

Sum: 20 → Life path 2

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Personality of Dora

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Peaceful

They bring calm to every room.

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Deeply loving

Their love runs deep and steady.

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Intuitive

They read people with extraordinary accuracy.

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Artistic soul

Beauty speaks to them powerfully.

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Name combinations with Dora

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