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
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Creative, sociable and optimistic — gifted with words, art and lifting the mood.
| D | o | r | o | t | h | y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
4 + 7 + 2 + 7 + 4 + 5 + 1 = 30, then 3 + 0 = 3. So Dorothy carries the name number 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.”
Spoken aloud it is Do·rothy — 2 syllables. Dorothy is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
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.
How do you pronounce Dorothy?
Dorothy has 2 syllables and is said as Do·rothy.
What is the numerology number of the name Dorothy?
In the Chaldean system, Dorothy has the name number 3, “The Expresser.”
Is Dorothy a common name in India?
Dorothy does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with Dorothy?
For a brother to Dorothy, families often stay within the same Greek naming tradition — Nicholas, Philip, Stephen or Timothy all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Dorothy?
Parvathy or Timothy share Dorothy's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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