A doe or a gift of God
Pronunciation: doh-REE-ah
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Doreah is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "A doe or a gift of God". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: doh-REE-ah. Lucky number: 9. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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Δωρεά
το δώρο του Θεού
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
doh-REE-ah
IPA
/doʊˈriːə/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
9
Lucky Day
Friday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Carnelian
Life Path Number
6
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
In the novel 'A Clash of Kings' by George R.R. Martin, Doreah is a beautiful and skilled handmaid who serves in the household of the Dothraki khaleeasar Khal Drogo. She is a gift to him from her father, a maester from Oldtown. Her role includes providing sexual favors to Drogo and interpreting his dreams.
Approx. 150 AC (Anno Domini)
In the early Christian tradition, Doreas was a Greek martyr who was a deaconess and a healer. She was born in the city of Mytilene on the island of Lesbos around 270 AD. She was tortured and killed for her faith during the Diocletian persecutions.
Late 3rd century AD (approximately 270-305 AD)
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Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
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Doreah
gift from God divine present
דוראה
מתנה מאלוהים היא
Δωρεά
το δώρο του Θεού
Dorea
donum Dei est
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