Indian name meaning
Dorothy
♀ GirlDo·rothy · 2 syllables
A gift of God
- Origin
- Greek
- Most used by
- Christian families
- Commonly used in
- Christian families across India
Based on how often the name appears in Indian public population records. Newer, trend-driven names can rank low here even when they’re popular for today’s newborns.
Creative, sociable and optimistic — gifted with words, art and lifting the mood.
The letters of Dorothy add up to 30, which reduces to 3.
About the name Dorothy
Dorothy is a girl's name of Greek origin, most commonly given in Christian families and popular in Christian families across India. It carries the meaning “A gift of God.”
In the Chaldean numerology system widely used in India, the name Dorothy has the name number 3, “The Expresser.”
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dorothy mean?
Dorothy means “A gift of God.” It is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Is Dorothy a boy or a girl name?
Dorothy is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Dorothy?
Dorothy is of Greek origin and is most commonly used in Christian families in India.
What is the numerology number of the name Dorothy?
In the Chaldean system, Dorothy has the name number 3, “The Expresser.”
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