Dorsa
Dorsa is a Muslim girl name meaning “Pearl-like, as precious as a pearl”.
| Meaning | Pearl-like, as precious as a pearl |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian |
| Arabic spelling | درسا |
| Pronunciation | DOR-sah |
| Muslim name? | Used by Muslims |
Meaning and origin of Dorsa
Dorsa is a modern Iranian girl's name usually explained as dor (pearl, from Arabic durr) plus the Persian suffix -sā meaning 'like'. It therefore means 'pearl-like'. It became popular in Iran from the 1990s and is rarely found outside Persian-speaking communities.
Is Dorsa a Muslim name?
Yes. Dorsa is a Persian name used by Muslim families in Iran, with a pearl meaning drawn from an Arabic loanword.
Where is the name Dorsa used?
Popular in Iran and among Iranian families abroad.
Gifts with the name Dorsa
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Spellings and variants of Dorsa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dorsa mean?
Dorsa means 'Pearl-like, as precious as a pearl'. It comes from Persian.
Is Dorsa a Muslim name?
Yes. Dorsa is a Persian name used by Muslim families in Iran, with a pearl meaning drawn from an Arabic loanword.
How do you write Dorsa in Arabic?
Dorsa is written درسا in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Dorsa?
Dorsa is pronounced DOR-sah.