Dorotea Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Dorotea is listed in our database as a girl name of Spanish origin. Its recorded meaning is “Spanish form of Dorothy: gift from God”.

Dorotea Name at a Glance

Name Dorotea
Meaning Spanish form of Dorothy: gift from God.
Origin Spanish
Gender Girl

What Does the Name Dorotea Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Dorotea means “Spanish form of Dorothy: gift from God”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Dorotea Name Origin

Our database records Dorotea under Spanish origin. Browse more Spanish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Dorotea a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Dorotea is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Dorotea

When considering Dorotea for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.

Names Similar to Dorotea

Explore other baby names with a similar beginning: