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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Gift
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- DOR-ah
Dora is a vintage, timeless, classic name for a girl, pronounced DOR-ah (/ˈdɔːrə/). It comes from Greek and means "gift." It's short, easy to say, and carries an old-fashioned charm.
Meaning & Origin of Dora
Meaning: Gift.
Origin: Greek.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Dora
DOR-ahIPA /ˈdɔːrə/
Popularity of Dora
Dora ranked #46 in 1881, when 585 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #2602, with 67 babies named Dora that year.
Names Like Dora
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FAQ
What does the name Dora mean?
Gift. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Dora?
Dora is pronounced DOR-ah (IPA: /ˈdɔːrə/).
Is Dora a popular name right now?
Dora peaked at #46 in 1881 and is ranked #2602 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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