Dorothea
Meaning of Dorothea
Dorothea is a female name with origins in Greek. It comes from the Greek word "doros," which means "gift." Dorothea has a rich history and is associated with various notable figures throughout time. One famous bearer of the name is Saint Dorothea, a Christian martyr who lived during the 4th century. Dorothea is also known for its literary connections, as it appears in works by authors such as George Eliot and Thomas Hardy. The name has remained popular over the years, consistently ranking among the top 300 names for girls in the United States. Variations of Dorothea include Dorothy and Dottie, both of which have their own unique charm.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as dawr-o-THEE-uh (/dɔr oʊ ˈθi ə/)
German
- Pronunced as do-roh-TAY-ah (/doʊ roʊ ˈteɪ ə/)
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Notable People Named Dorothea
| Dorothea Lynde Dix was an influential American advocate for the mentally ill and served as the Superintendent of Army Nurses during the Civil War. |
| Dorothea Lange was an influential American documentary photographer known for her work during the Great Depression, which humanized its consequences. |
| Dorothea Margaret Tanning was a versatile American artist known for her work in painting, printmaking, sculpture, writing, and poetry, with early influences from Surrealism. |
| Dorothea Christina Thomas was a free woman of color and slave owner from Grenada, whose common-law marriage with Major John Gordon set an important legal precedent in Scotland. |
| Dorothea Lieven - Princess Katharina von Lieven was a prominent Baltic German noblewoman known for her influence in 19th-century European diplomatic and social circles. |
| Dorothea Primrose Campbell, a poet and novelist from the Shetland islands of Scotland, overcame adversity to produce melodic poetry and fiction that reflected the historical and societal barriers she faced. |
| Dorothea Mitchell, also known as Lady Lumberjack, was a pioneering Canadian filmmaker and co-founder of the first amateur film group in Canada. |
| Dorothea Rockburne is an abstract painter known for her geometric and precise artwork, inspired by mathematics, astronomy, and Mannerism. |
| Dorothea of Denmark, Electress Palatine - Dorothea of Denmark and Norway was a princess and electress known for her claim to the Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish thrones. |
| Dorothea Beale LL.D. was a suffragist, educational reformer, and author known for her role as Principal of Cheltenham Ladies' College and as the founder of St Hilda's College, Oxford. |
| Dorothea Palmer (Ferguson) was a Canadian advocate for family planning and birth control, known for her legal case in 1937 that contributed to the advancement of family planning in Canada. |
| Dorothea Waley Singer, also known as Dorothea Cohen, was a British palaeographer, historian of science, medical historian, and philanthropist. |
| Dorothea Rhodes Lummis Moore was an American physician, writer, newspaper editor, and activist known for her contributions to medicine and social reform. |
| Dorothea Klumpke Roberts was an American astronomer and the Director of the Bureau of Measurements at the Paris Observatory, known for being made a Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur. |
| Countess Dorothea of Mansfeld, a German noblewoman, was renowned for her medical expertise, mentorship, and generosity across all social classes. |
