Дора
Dora
The name Dora in Russian is written as Дора.
Дора is a given name. In some contexts, a diminutive form Дорочка may be used to express endearment or familiarity toward the person.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Dora.
Did you know?
- The name Дора is often mistaken by non-native speakers for the word дура, which is a common but insulting term for a 'fool'.
- The name Дора appears in Russian translations of global media, but native speakers may instinctively associate it with the 'Explorer' character due to the popularity of the cartoon.
- While Дора sounds like a modern, international name, it carries the ancient meaning 'gift of God' through its connection to 'Theodora'.
Examples in context
- Дора исследователь.Dora is an explorer.This sentence is useful for identifying the subject Дора.Tatoeba #2966256 by Ooneykcall, translation #1681268 by Scott
- Здравствуйте, Дора! Как у вас дела?Hello, Dora! How are you?
- Дора живёт в Лондоне.Dora zhivyot v Londone.Dora lives in London.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
