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Dorothea Lewis

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Personal Details

Given Name
Dorothea
Surname
Lewis

The Name Dorothea

Origin
Greek
Meaning
Gift of God, composed of 'doron' (gift) and 'theos' (God).
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The Lewis Surname

Origin
English
Meaning
Son of Lewis, derived from the Germanic name meaning 'famous warrior'.
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Source

Library of Congress

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