Theodora
/ˌθiːəˈdɔːrə/noun
A feminine given name of Greek origin meaning “gift of God.”
Did you know?Theodora comes from Greek roots that also give us theology and Theodore, so this name has been carrying a direct link to the divine for over 2,000 years.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
Θεοδώρα (Theodōra)
“A feminine given name meaning “gift of God.””
Ancient Greek
Greek
θεός (theos) + δῶρον (dōron)
““God” + “gift.””
Late Antiquity
Greek/Latin
Theodora
“A Christian and Byzantine personal name.”
Middle Ages
Latin/European
Theodora
“A learned and ecclesiastical female given name used across Europe.”
Modern English
English
Theodora
“A feminine given name.”