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Dosa

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A type of Indian fermented crepe made from rice batter. (Modern)

What does Dosa mean?

Modern: A type of Indian fermented crepe made from rice batter.. Dosa is a traditional South Indian dish made from fermented rice and lentil batter, often served with various accompaniments.

Is Dosa a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Dosa in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Dosa in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Dosa suit?

Food-inspired

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Dosa’s Daycare Verdict

The other dogs wondered about Dosa, the new arrival. ‘Do you think he’ll roll in the fancy rugs or just lay by the fire? Either way, he’s bound to make it cozy in here!’

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