Doreen
Combination of Dora, from Greek meaning "gift", and the diminutive suffix -een.
Meaning and origin
Doreen emerged in the 19th century as a constructed name, combining Dora with the popular diminutive suffix -een (or -ine).
How to pronounce Doreen
| English (US) | dor-EEN /dɔːˈriːn/ |
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