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At a Glance
- Meaning
- God's gift
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- thee-oh-DOR-ah
Theodora is a Greek name meaning "God's gift," pronounced thee-oh-DOR-ah (/ˌθiːəˈdɔːrə/). It has a romantic, storybook feel, with a fuller, more ornate sound than many shorter names. If you want a name with a clearly documented meaning rather than a guess, Theodora comes with one, straight from its Greek roots.
Meaning & Origin of Theodora
Meaning: God's gift.
Origin: Greek.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Theodora
thee-oh-DOR-ahIPA /ˌθiːəˈdɔːrə/
Popularity of Theodora
Theodora peaked at #506 in 1908, when 52 babies were given the name; in 2024 it ranked #812, with 343 babies given the name.
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FAQ
What does the name Theodora mean?
God’s gift. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Theodora?
Theodora is pronounced thee-oh-DOR-ah (IPA: /ˌθiːəˈdɔːrə/).
Is Theodora a popular name right now?
Theodora peaked at #506 in 1908 and is ranked #812 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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