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Dorothy

"Laurel tree, plant with bell-shaped flowers."

Origin Greek
Characters 7
Pronunciation DOR a thee
Lucky Number 6
41028 Popularity
#31640 Ranking
2 Syllables

What does Dorothy mean?

The name Dorothy is commonly a female name from the "Greek" origin that means "Laurel tree, plant with bell-shaped flowers.".

Meaning of Dorothy

Pronunciation

The pronunciation of Dorothy is DOR a thee.

Numerology of Dorothy

Lucky Number: 6

Those who have the number 6 are sensible and mature. They enjoy creature comforts, such as a good meal or their favorite movie on TV. These people may also be artistic somehow, probably because they appreciate beauty of all kinds! Number 6s often dedicate themselves to helping others achieve what they want for themselves by providing them with advice, emotional support, food when there's none left at home - anything that will make others feel better about life again.

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Quick Facts

NameDorothy
GenderFemale
MeaningLaurel tree, plant with bell-shaped flowers.
OriginGreek
First LetterD
Characters7
PronunciationDOR a thee
Syllables2
Lucky Number6
Popularity41028
Ranking#31640

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