Dorota

Dorota is the Polish, Czech, and Slovak variant of the name Dorothea. The meaning of the name is 'gift of God', derived from the ancient Greek words dôron for 'gift' and theós for 'God, divine'. Dorota is particularly popular as a girl's name in Poland.

What does the name Dorota mean?

As the Polish, Czech, and Slovak form of Dorothea, Dorota means 'gift of God'. This meaning comes from the ancient Greek terms dôron for 'gift' and theós for 'God, divine'. In Poland, the name is widely used. Notable people with this name include the Polish author Dorota Masłowska and the singer Dorota Rabczewska, who is known by the stage name 'Doda'.

Where does the name Dorota come from?

The name Dorota has its roots in ancient Greek and carries the meaning 'gift of God'. The composition of the ancient Greek word dôron ‎(δῶρον) stands for 'gift', while theós ‎(θεός) means 'God, divine'. Dorota is used in Polish, Slavic, Slovak, and Czech languages.

How do you pronounce Dorota?

The pronunciation of Dorota is pleasantly flowing and rhythmically structured. It is generally pronounced as 'Do-ro-ta' [dɔˈʁɔta], with the name starting with a soft, open syllable and unfolding harmoniously. The even syllable structure provides a gentle flow, while the '-ta' is clear but not harshly concluded. Overall, the name conveys a sense of balance and harmony.

When is the name day of Dorota?

The name day for Dorota is celebrated on February 6 and June 25.

Popularity

In Germany, Dorota is a common first name. In 2023, it ranked 3,880th on the list of the most popular female first names. The best ranking for Dorota was in 1975, when it reached 267th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 60 times, placing it 3,277th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,355th.

Nicknames & pet names

Docia / Dora / Dori / Doro / Dorotka / Dotka

Similar first names

Famous people

• Dorota Alicja Nieznalska (sculptor from the USA)
• Dorota Bukowska (basketball player from Poland)
• Dorota Dziekiewicz-Pilich (sculptor from Poland)
• Dorota Gawron (model from Poland)
• Dorota Gruca (long-distance runner from Poland)
• Dorota Grzejdak (badminton player from Poland)
• Dorota Jedrusinska (Polish sprinter)
• Dorota Kedzierzawska (Polish film director)
• Dorota Krzysztofek (Portuguese model)
• Dorota Maslowska (writer from Poland)
• Dorota Miskiewicz (singer from Poland)
• Dorota Mogore-Tlalka (Polish skier)
• Dorota Rabczewska (singer from India)
• Dorota Rabczewska (Doda) (singer)
• Dorota Segda (actress from Poland)
• Dorota Siudek (Polish figure skater)
• Dorota Swieniewicz (Polish volleyball player)
• Dorota Tlalka-Mogore (Polish alpine ski racer)
• Dorota Urbaniak (Canadian racing rower)
• Dorota Ustianowska (Polish long-distance runner)