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Dorothea
Girl NameGerman Origin
Meaning
Feminine form of the Late Greek name Δωροθεος (Dorotheos), which meant "gift of God" from Greek δωρο
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Dorothea Brande
Dorothea Brande (1893–1948) was an American writer and editor in New York City.
CreativityIntelligenceWisdom
USS Dorothea L. Dix (AP-67)
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AmbitionCharismaLeadership
Dorothea Mitchell
Dorothea Mitchell (1877–1976), also known as Lady Lumberjack, was a pioneer filmmaker in Canada.
CharismaCreativity
Dorothea Neff
Dorothea Neff (21 February 1903 – 27 July 1986) was a Vienna stage actress during the 1930s.
CharismaCreativity
Dorothea of Alexandria
Dorothea of Alexandria (died c.
CompassionSpiritualityWisdom
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