Dorith as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Dorith

What is the meaning of the name Dorith ?

The baby name Dorith is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdɔːrɪθ/ (DOH-rith) or Hebrew /doˈrit/ (doh-REET).

Dorith is Hebrew in Origin.

Dorith is a rare feminine given name most commonly understood as a diminutive or variant of Dorothea/Dorothy (Greek Dorothea, from doron 'gift' + theos 'god', hence 'gift of God'). In some cases it is taken as a spelling variant of Dorit or Dorrit, and it can also overlap with Doris (from Greek Doris, meaning 'Dorian woman' and the name of a sea nymph). Related forms include Dorit, Dorrit, Dorothea, Dorothy, Dora, Dori, Dorte/Dorthe, Dörte, and Thea.

As a modern short form, Dorith appears in late 19th and 20th century records in German- and Dutch-speaking countries and has sporadic use in Scandinavia. In Israel, Dorit became popular in the mid-20th century, and Dorith occurs as an alternative spelling. Overall the name remains uncommon internationally, chosen by parents seeking a crisp, contemporary take on Dorothea while preserving the benevolent 'gift of God' meaning.