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Dorina Chiriac
Dorina is a feminine given name, related to Dora, which in Latin and Greek means "gift" or "gift of God". People * Dorina Böczögő (born 1992), Hungarian gymnast * Dorina Emilia Carbune (born 1985), Romanian handball player * Dorina Catineanu (born 1954), Romanian retired long jumper * Dorina Frati, Italian mandolin player * Dorina Korsós (born 1995), Hungarian handball player * Dorina Mihai (born 1981), Romanian fencer * Dorina Mitrea (born 1965), Romanian-American mathematician *Dorina Neave (1880–1955), British writer * Dorina Szekeres (born 1992), Hungarian swimmer *Dorina Vaccaroni Dorina Vaccaroni (born 24 September 1963 in Mestre) is an Italian former fencer, competing in the foil. Biography She received a gold medal in the foil team at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona and silver at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul ... (born 1964), Italian fencer * Dorina Zele (born 1992), Hungarian basketball player Fictional characters *Dorina Basarab, in a series of books ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dora (given Name)
Dora ( el, Δώρα) is a female name of Greek origin being a shortened form or derived from Dorothea (Dorothy), Theodora meaning "Gift" or in its full form "God's Gift", from , ''doron'', "gift" + , ''theos'', "god". The name ''Dora'' can also be a short form of ''Isadora'', ''Isidora'' and other such compound names. The earliest form of the word ''doron'' is the Mycenaean Greek , ''do-ra'', meaning "gifts", written in the Linear B syllabic script, but it is not an anthroponym, it is only the plural () of said word; on the other hand, the names ''Theodora'' and ''Amphidora'' are attested in Linear B as , ''te-o-do-ra'', and , ''a-pi-do-ra'', respectively. The masculine counterpart of the latter, i.e. ''Amphidoros'', is also found: , ''a-pi-do-ro''. In Albanian, ''dora'' means 'hand'. In Russian, Dora can be a diminutive of the male first name Agafodor.Superanskaya, p. 24 People * Dora Altmann (1881–1971), German actress *Dora Annie Dickens (1850–1851), infant daught ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dorina Szekeres
Dorina Szekeres (born July 30, 1992 in Zalaegerszeg) is a former Hungarian swimmer, who specialized in the backstroke and IM events. She graduated from Indiana University with a bachelor's degree in sports marketing and management. She is currently the general manager of Team Iron, founding member of the International Swimming League. Swimming career Szekeres is a three-time Hungarian national champion in the 200m backstroke event. College career Szekeres was member of the varsity swimming team for the Indiana Hoosiers and represented her school at three NCAA Championships. She was named team captain of the women's team at the end of her second year. In her sophomore year she became a Big Ten champion and an All-American in the 400m individual medley. Szekeres is also a Scholar All-American, an award presented to university athletes who have achieved both academic and athletic excellence. International career In 2007 Szekeres qualified for her first major international c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Feminine Given Names
A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a family or clan) who have a common surname. The term ''given name'' refers to a name usually bestowed at or close to the time of birth, usually by the parents of the newborn. A '' Christian name'' is the first name which is given at baptism, in Christian custom. In informal situations, given names are often used in a familiar and friendly manner. In more formal situations, a person's surname is more commonly used. The idioms 'on a first-name basis' and 'being on first-name terms' refer to the familiarity inherent in addressing someone by their given name. By contrast, a surname (also known as a family name, last name, or ''gentile'' name) is normally inherited and shared with other members of one's immediate family. Regnal names and relig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Given Names
A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a family or clan) who have a common surname. The term ''given name'' refers to a name usually bestowed at or close to the time of birth, usually by the parents of the newborn. A ''Christian name'' is the first name which is given at baptism, in Christian custom. In informal situations, given names are often used in a familiar and friendly manner. In more formal situations, a person's surname is more commonly used. The idioms 'on a first-name basis' and 'being on first-name terms' refer to the familiarity inherent in addressing someone by their given name. By contrast, a surname (also known as a family name, last name, or ''gentile'' name) is normally inherited and shared with other members of one's immediate family. Regnal names and religiou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dorino (given Name)
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Dorino is an Italian male given name. People with this given name include: * Dorino Gattilusio, several members of the Genovesi Byzantine noble family Gattilusi ** Dorino I Gattilusio (died 1455) Lord of Lesbos ** Dorino II Gattilusio (died 1488) Lord of Ainos, Samothrace and Imbros * Dorino Serafini (1909–2000) Italian motorcycle racer and racecar driver * Dorino Della Valle (20th century) father of Italian businessman Diego Della Valle * Dorino Vanzo (born 1950) Italian race cyclist See also * Dorina (given name) * Dora (given name) Dora ( el, Δώρα) is a female name of Greek origin being a shortened form or derived from Dorothea (Dorothy), Theodora meaning "Gift" or in its full form "God's Gift", from , ''doron'', "gift" + , ''theos'', "god". The name ''Dora'' can also be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karen Chance
Karen Chance is an American novelist. She grew up in Orlando, Florida. She has lived in France, Great Britain, Hong Kong and New Orleans, where she has taught history. She is currently living in Florida. She has been a full time author since 2008. Chance has had books on the ''New York Times'' and ''USAToday'' bestselling lists. Chance's Cassandra Palmer series follows ghost whisperer/clairvoyant Cassie Palmer, as she learns what it is to be the Pythia, the chief seer of the supernatural world. As the series progresses, she explores her identity, her powers, and the supernatural community and her place in it. The Midnight's Daughter series spin off from the Cassandra Palmer series. The main character, Dorina Basarab, is the dhampir (half human, half vampire) daughter of Mircea Basarab , one of the Pythia's supporters in the vampire community and a love interest for Cassandra. There are a few characters who appear in both series. Bibliography The Cassandra Palmer series #'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dorina Zele
Dorina Zele (born February 13, 1992) is a Hungarian basketball player for PEAC-Pécs and the Hungarian national team. She participated at the EuroBasket Women 2017 The 2017 European Women Basketball Championship, commonly called EuroBasket Women 2017, was the 36th edition of the continental tournament in women's basketball, sanctioned by the FIBA Europe. The tournament was awarded to Czech Republic after w .... References {{DEFAULTSORT:Zele, Dorina 1992 births Living people Hungarian women's basketball players People from Szolnok Shooting guards Sportspeople from Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok County ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dorina Vaccaroni
Dorina Vaccaroni (born 24 September 1963 in Mestre) is an Italian former fencer, competing in the foil. Biography She received a gold medal in the foil team at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona and silver at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul. At the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles she received a bronze medal in individual foil. After her competitive fencing career she became a cyclist, participating in master competitions. Vaccaroni is a vegan Veganism is the practice of abstaining from the use of animal product—particularly in diet—and an associated philosophy that rejects the commodity status of animals. An individual who follows the diet or philosophy is known as a vegan. .... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dorina Neave
Dorina Neave, Lady Neave (1880–1955) was the writer of three books about Turkey. Life In Turkey Born Dorina Lockhart Clifton, she was taken by her father, George H. Clifton, to the Ottoman Empire in her early years, as he worked for the Supreme Consular Court there. They resided in the "Edip Efendi Yali", one of the "water mansions" of Istanbul built on the shores of the Bosphorus in the Tulip period. She wrote three books linked to her time in Turkey. ''Twenty-six Years on the Bosphorus'' and ''Romance of the Bosphorus'' (a "literary classic") are reminiscences of her life in Istanbul during the reign of Sultan Abdul Hamid II, while ''Remembering Kut'' is an account of the devastating Siege of Kut during the First World War on the Middle Eastern theatre of World War I, Turkish Front. A Turkish translation of ''Twenty-six Years on the Bosphorus'' was published in 1978, and another in 2008 in a series called "The Turks through the Eyes of the West". Dorina spent her last summer i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dorina Böczögő
Dorina Böczögő (born 15 February 1992 in Orosháza) is a Hungarian artistic gymnast who competed at the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics. She was a member of the team who won bronze at the 2020 European Championships. Career 2007–2008 At the 2007 World Championships, Böczögő finished 51st in the all-around with a total score of 55.150. As one of the top nine athletes from a country that had not qualified through team placement, she earned a spot at the 2008 Summer Olympics. At the Olympics, Böczögő finished 52nd in the all-around with a total score of 54.450. She finished 12th on vault, and was just 0.013 away from being a reserve for the vault final. Earlier that year, she competed at the European Championships in Clermont-Ferrand, where the Hungarian team finished in thirteenth. She finished seventeenth in the all-around with a total score of 53.300. Böczögő competed at several World Cup events in 2008. The first was in Doha in March, where she placed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dorina Mitrea
Dorina Irena-Rita Mitrea (born April 30, 1965) is a Romanian-American mathematician known for her work in harmonic analysis, partial differential equations, and the theory of distributions, and in mathematics education. She is a professor of mathematics and chair of the mathematics department at Baylor University. Education and career Mitrea earned a master's degree in 1987 from the University of Bucharest. Her thesis, ''Riemann’s Theorem for Simply Connected Riemann Surfaces'', was supervised by Cabiria Andreian Cazacu. She completed her Ph.D. in 1996 from the University of Minnesota. Her dissertation, ''Layer Potential Operators and Boundary Value Problems for Differential Forms on Lipschitz Domains'', was supervised by Eugene Barry Fabes. Mitrea joined the University of Missouri The University of Missouri (Mizzou, MU, or Missouri) is a public university, public Land-grant university, land-grant research university in Columbia, Missouri. It is Missouri's largest univers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dorina Mihai
Dorina Mihai (born 1 June 1981) is a Romanian sabre fencer, world champion in 2003. Biography Mihai took up fencing in primary school on the advice of a teacher, who directed her to foil. Disappointed not to earn any title in eleven years of practice, she thought of giving up, but eventually decided to try sabre, a weapon in which she quickly obtained results. 47th in world rankings before the event, she reached the final of the 2003 World Fencing Championships in Havana after defeating Cuba's Ana Faez Miclin in the quarter-finals, then Italy's Gioia Marzocca. She met reigning world champion Tan Xue of China and defeated her by a single hit to win the world title. By circumstance Mihai had found herself at the championships without her fencing mask and had been forced to use a Lexan visor mask, promoted by the International Fencing Federation because it shows the fencer's face. By winning the competition, Mihai also received a prize of $10.000 offered by the federation to the b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
