Doris: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“a Dorian woman”

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ڈورس

Δωρίς

Doris (ڈورس, Greek Δωρίς) is a Christian girl’s name that means “a Dorian woman”. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names, Doris.

Doris at a glance

Meaning: a Dorian woman
Gender: Girl
Origin: Greek
Faith: Christian
Say it: dor-is
Syllables: 2
Letters: 5
First letter: D · ڈ

Meaning of Doris

In English: a Dorian woman
اردو میں معنی: دوری قوم کی عورت

Origin and history of Doris

From Greek Dōris, meaning 'a Dorian woman'.

Base wordGreek Dōris

How to say and write Doris

Say it: dor-is2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Doris
Urdu: ڈورس
Original script: Δωρίς

Sibling names for Doris

Christian boy names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Doris.

Names like Doris

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Questions about the name Doris

What does the name Doris mean?

Doris means “a Dorian woman”. In Urdu: دوری قوم کی عورت. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names (1884).

Is Doris a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Doris is a girl’s name.

Is Doris a Christian name?

Yes. Doris is used by Christian families. It is of Greek origin. From Greek Dōris, meaning 'a Dorian woman'.

How do you pronounce Doris?

Say it “dor-is”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Doris in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Doris is written ڈورس. In its original script: Δωρίς.

Is the meaning of Doris verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.