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Dorothea

The meaning of Dorothea is 'gift of God' and is of Greek origin. It is a derivative of Dorothy and is composed of the elements 'doron', which means 'gift' and 'theos', which means 'deity' or 'God'. Dorothea Christiane Erxlebenis was the name of the first medically licensed female doctor in Germany.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

gift of God

Origin

Greek

Numerology

D is for delight, a surprise from within.

O is for orderly, a lifelong passion.

R is for rational, the way you think.

O is for outlook, pleasing to all.

T is for traditional, somewhat old fashioned.

H is for happiness, you always bring.

E is for excellence, your passion, your drive.

A is for accepting, your forgiving nature.

Lucky

Dorothea lucky number is 5.

Free-thinking, adventurous, and progressive, 5 is defined by freedom. 5 needs to experience the world by engaging its five senses: For 5, life lessons are acquired through spontaneous acts of bravery. Akin to Sagittarius energy within astrology, 5 is known for its playful, impulsive, and vivacious spirit.

Famous People Named Dorothea

  • Dorothea of Bulgaria Queen consort of Tvrtko I of Bosnia
  • Dorothea of Saxe Lauenburg, Queen consort of Christopher III and Christian I of Denmark and Norway
  • Dorothea of Brandenburg Queen consort of Christian III of Denmark and Sweden
  • Dorothea Margaretta Lange American photojournalist
  • Dorothea Lynde Dix American mental health activist
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Dorothea in Pop Culture

  • Dorothea character in the Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare
  • Dorothea Brooke character in "Middlemarch" by George Eliot
  • Dorothea Garibaldi character in The Cheetah Girls series
  • Dorothea Arnult character in Fire Emblem Three Houses video game
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