Is Dora an Arabic name? What does it mean? Read on to find out more, including the meaning of the name Dora, its origin, pronunciation and if relevant, popularity.
What does Dora mean in Arabic?
Dora means pearl.
It originates from the Arabic root word د-ر-ر (D R R).
This is an alternate spelling to the name ‘Durrah’.
Dora is a female name.
Meaning in other languages
In Greek, Dora is the shortened form of ‘Dorothy’, which means ‘gift’.
Popularity of the name Dora
Dora was a hugely popular name in the UK in the Victorian era but has seen a decline in popularity since the mid-to-late 90s.
Having said this, it still ranks as a top 10 name in Croatia and a top 100 name in Cyprus, Argentina and Slovenia.
How to write Dora in Arabic:
Dora is written as درہ
How to pronounce Dora:
Dora is pronounced Durr-raah.
Spelling variations of Dora
Durrah, Dorah, Dorrah, Durra, Dura