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GirlPronounced English /ˈdɔɹ.ɪs/; German /ˈdoː.ʁɪs/; Spanish /ˈdo.ɾis/Estonian language family

Dóris

A name of Greek origin meaning "Dorian woman".

Quick answer

Dóris is a girl name with Greek roots meaning "Dorian woman".

Pronunciation: English /ˈdɔɹ.ɪs/; German /ˈdoː.ʁɪs/; Spanish /ˈdo.ɾis/.

GenderGirl
OriginGreek
MeaningDorian woman
PronunciationEnglish /ˈdɔɹ.ɪs/; German /ˈdoː.ʁɪs/; Spanish /ˈdo.ɾis/
Language familyEstonian

Meaning and history

This name comes from the Greek name Δωρίς (Doris), which meant "Dorian woman". The Dorians were a Greek tribe who occupied the Peloponnese starting in the 12th century BC. In Greek mythology Doris was a sea nymph, one of the many children of Oceanus and Tethys. It began to be used as an English name in the 19th century. A famous bearer is the American actress Doris Day (1924-2019).

Notes and context

Usage: english, german, swedish, danish, croatian, spanish, ancient greek, greek mythology | Ancient Greek: Δωρίς