Dorita

Dorita is a diminutive form of Dora, which in turn is a short form of the names Dorothea and Theodora. The name Dorita is interpreted as "gift of God," derived from the Ancient Greek word dôron, meaning "gift," and theós, which means "God."

What does the name Dorita mean?

Dorita is a pet form of Dora, which is a shortened form of the names Dorothea and Theodora. The first name Dorita is translated as "gift of God," with roots in Ancient Greek: dôron stands for "gift" and theós for "God." The name is especially common in English and Spanish-speaking areas. Similar variants include Dorit, Dorith, Doritt, and Doritta.

Where does the name Dorita come from?

The name Dorita has its roots in Ancient Greek and means "gift of God."

How do you pronounce Dorita?

Do-ri-ta

When is the name day of Dorita?

The name day of Dorita, considered a pet form of Dorothea, falls on February 6 and June 25. For the pet form of Theodora, the name days are February 11, April 28, and August 29.

Popularity

In Germany, Dorita is a rather rare name. In 2014, it reached the 4,003rd place on the list of the most common female first names. Between 2010 and 2024, Dorita was given in Germany fewer than 10 times, placing it at 10,750th. In the last ten years, no child has been named this name.

Nicknames & pet names

Dori

Famous people

• Dorita Field (politician from South Africa)