Dositej is a Serbian masculine given name, a form of Dositheos (from Greek δόσις (dosis) meaning "giving" and θεός (theos) meaning "god"). Etymology The name ultimately derives from Ancient Greek Dositheos (Δοσίθεος), composed of the elements δόσις (dosis, "giving") and θεός (theos, "god"). It thus carries the meaning "gift of god" or "given by god." The Serbian form Dositej was adopted via the church, where the name was borne by various missionaries and saints. Variants include Dositheus (Latinized Greek) and Russian Dosifey. Historical Bearers Notable figures from the Wikipedia extract include: Dositej Obradović (1831–1811) — a Serbian monk, author, and educator who helped shape modern Serbian identity. Dositej Vasić (metropolitan of the Serbian Orthodox Church). Dositej II of Ohrid and Macedonia. Dositej Novaković. Cultural Significance In Serbian tradition, Dositej is primarily associated with Dositej Obradović, a key figure in the Serbian Enlightenment. The name is relatively rare but holds historical weight within the Orthodox Christian context. Meaning: gift of god Origin: Greek, via church usage Type: first name Usage regions: Serbia (South Slavic)