Isidorus
/ˌɪsɪˈdɔːrəs/noun
A Latinized masculine given name, historically borne by several saints and scholars.
Did you know?Isidorus is the Latinized form of Greek Isídōros, a theophoric name built from the goddess Isis plus dôron (“gift”), so the name preserves a pagan deity in a later Christian setting.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Egyptian
Egyptian
ꜣst
“The goddess Isis”
Ancient Greek
Greek
Isídōros (Ἰσίδωρος)
““Gift of Isis””
Classical Latin
Latin
Isidorus
“Latinized personal name”
Late Latin / Medieval
Latin
Isidorus
“Name borne by Christian writers and saints, especially Isidore of Seville”
Modern English
English
Isidore / Isidorus
“A male given name and historical personal name”