Dorus

Dorus Meaning & Origin

About Dorus
The name "Dorus" is of Greek origin and has multiple meanings. In Greek mythology, Dorus was the son of Hellen and the eponymous ancestor of the Dorians. The name itself is derived from the Greek word "doron," meaning "gift." As a given name, Dorus is often associated with qualities such as generosity, kindness, and a giving nature. It can also be interpreted as a symbol of someone who brings blessings or good fortune to others.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRS
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AO1 R AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/dorus*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dorus in Braille

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

The name Dorus in braille

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

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

The name Dorus in sign language

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