"Dorcha" meaning in English

See Dorcha in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Borrowed from Irish and Scottish Gaelic Dorcha (literally “dark”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ga|-}} Irish, {{bor|en|gd|Dorcha|lit=dark}} Scottish Gaelic Dorcha (literally “dark”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Dorcha
  1. A female given name from Scottish Gaelic Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names Related terms: Sorcha
    Sense id: en-Dorcha-en-name-hXPkIPwx Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 3 entries, Pages with entries
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