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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Generation
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- DOHR
Dor is a short Hebrew name, pronounced DOHR, that means "generation." You may come across a claim that it also means "dwelling," but that appears to mix up the Hebrew word with the unrelated ancient place name Dor. The "generation" meaning is the accurate one.
Meaning & Origin of Dor
Meaning: Generation.
Origin: Hebrew.
A common claim: generation, dwelling Actually: The 'generation' part is accurate, but 'dwelling' appears to conflate the Hebrew word with the unrelated ancient place name Dor rather than reflecting the word's own meaning.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Dor
DOHRIPA /dɔːr/
Popularity of Dor
Dor does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Dor mean?
Generation. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Dor?
Dor is pronounced DOHR (IPA: /dɔːr/).
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