Dora

DAW-rah'DOH-ruh'2 syllables
🇬🇷Greek
Generous

MEANING

Gift

ORIGIN

Ancient Greek

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Greek word 'dōron' meaning 'gift'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Often associated with generosity and kindness.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used in ancient Greece as a name reflecting a cherished child.

🇪🇸Spanish
Soft

MEANING

Explorer

ORIGIN

Modern pop culture

ETYMOLOGY

Popularized by the character 'Dora the Explorer'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Widely recognized due to the popular children's television series.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Gained global recognition with the airing of 'Dora the Explorer' in the early 2000s.

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