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Dorotha

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Pronounced duh-ROH-thah /dəˈroʊ.θə/Medium

Meaning: Dorotha is a variant of Dorothea and Dorothy, from the Greek doron ('gift') and theos ('God') — 'gift of God'. The dropped final vowel gives a spoken, folk-styled form of the classic.Medium

In 30 seconds: A gift by name: Dorotha varies Dorothy, 'gift of God' (said 'duh-ROH-thah').
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningDorotha is a variant of Dorothea and Dorothy, from the Greek doron ('gift') and theos ('God') — 'gift of God'. The dropped final vowel gives a spoken, folk-styled form of the classic.
U.S. rank (1970)#8328 ↘ Falling
1970 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1921
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,788

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192118851970

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Dorotha is a variant of Dorothy and Dorothea, from Greek roots meaning 'gift of God'. It appeared as a spoken-sounding respelling in the early twentieth century, when Dorothy was near its height, cresting around 1921. It faded as the standard Dorothy prevailed.

Uncommon now, it reads as a warm period variant. Soft and devout in tone.

Did you know? Dorotha is a folk spelling of Dorothy — 'gift of God' — from the era when Dorothy ruled the nursery, with its peak around 1921.
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Dorotha — Variant of Dorothy/Dorothea; Greek 'gift of God'

Variations

DorothyDorotheaDoratha

Nicknames

DotDolly

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If you like Dorotha…

Dorothy— the standard name Dorotha varies
Dorothea— a like fuller form of the name
Doretta— a similar Dor- diminutive
Dora— a like short Dorothy-family name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dorotha mean?

Dorotha is a variant of Dorothy and Dorothea, from Greek roots meaning 'gift of God'.

How do you pronounce Dorotha?

It's said duh-ROH-thah /dəˈroʊ.θə/ — three syllables, stress on the middle.

Is Dorotha a boy or girl name?

Dorotha is used as a girl's name.

Is Dorotha making a comeback?

Dorotha is uncommon today; the classic Dorothy is the likelier related form to be seen.

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