Gift of God
Pronunciation: DOR-uh
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Dora is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Gift of God". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: DOR-uh. Lucky number: 13. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Δώρα
Δώρα, το δωρο του Θεού
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
DOR-uh
IPA
/ˈdɔrə/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
13
Lucky Day
Friday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Saint Dora of Palmyra, also known as Dorothea or Dora of Caesarea in Syria, was a Christian martyr who lived during the late 3rd century AD. She was born into a wealthy and influential family in Palmyra, but renounced her wealth and devoted herself to Christianity. Despite her family's attempts to dissuade her, she continued to practice her faith and was eventually tortured and martyred for her beliefs. Her feast day is celebrated on July 6.
Late 3rd century AD
Another Saint Dora was a Christian woman who lived during the 16th century in Italy. She was a member of the lay Third Order of Saint Francis and is known for her acts of charity and her devotion to the poor. She was particularly known for her care for the sick and the elderly, and for her efforts to convert the Jews in her community to Christianity. Her feast day is celebrated on May 12.
16th century
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Translations
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Dora
Dora means gift of God, a symbol of divine blessings
דורה
מתנה של אלוהים, משמעות השם דורה
Δώρα
Δώρα, το δωρο του Θεού
Dora
Dora, donum Dei
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