Theodora
Theodora is a Christian girl name of Greek origin, meaning “Gift of God”.
| Meaning | Gift of God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Greek |
| Written as | Θεοδώρα |
| Pronunciation | thee-uh-DOR-uh |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Greece, United Kingdom, United States, Romania |
Meaning and origin of Theodora
Theodora is the feminine of Theodore, from Greek theos, 'God', and doron, 'gift'. It was a prominent name in the Byzantine world: Empress Theodora, wife of Justinian I, was one of the most powerful women of the sixth century, and a later Empress Theodora restored the veneration of icons in 843. The name has made a recent comeback in English-speaking countries, often shortened to Thea or Teddie.
Is Theodora a Christian name?
Theodora is a Christian name with several saints, and is honoured particularly in the Orthodox Church through the empress who restored icons.
How popular is Theodora?
Rising in the US and Britain; traditional in Greece and Eastern Europe.
Gifts with the name Theodora
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- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Theodora
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Theodora mean?
Theodora means 'Gift of God'. It is of Greek origin.
Is Theodora a Christian name?
Theodora is a Christian name with several saints, and is honoured particularly in the Orthodox Church through the empress who restored icons.
How do you pronounce Theodora?
Theodora is pronounced thee-uh-DOR-uh.
Is Theodora a boy or girl name?
Theodora is usually a girl name.