Dora

Dora Meaning & Origin

About Dora
The name Dora is of Greek origin and is derived from the name Theodora, which means "gift of God" or "God's gift." It is a feminine name that carries connotations of divine blessings and favor. Dora is often associated with qualities such as kindness, generosity, and a nurturing nature.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Dora are female.

Dora Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -15.85% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TR
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AO1 R AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdɔrə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dora in Braille

Here's how to represent Dora in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Dora in braille

How to Spell the Name Dora in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Dora using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Dora in sign language

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