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Dora

American  
[dawr-uh, dohr-uh] / ˈdɔr ə, ˈdoʊr ə /

noun

  1. a female given name: from a Greek word meaning “gift.”


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He and his partner, Danica Dora, live in Nashville.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

If you’re consistent with your goals, the more Dora the Explorer–style adventures your bird can go on.

From Slate ● Sep. 6, 2026

Dora Pekec, a spokesperson for the New York City mayor's office, told the BBC a permit was filed in early June to close roads around arena from 2 to 4 July.

From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026

Ornaments dangling in a shop window cast oblong shadows in a 2013 picture that’s almost surreal, echoing Man Ray and Dora Maar.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 19, 2025

Root told Dora of his weariness and suggested that in the coming summer they should escape somewhere for a long rest.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

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