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At a Glance: Name: Theodosia – Meaning: given/dedicated to God – Origin: Greek – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: thee-uh-DOH-zhuh
Theodosia is a Greek name, pronounced thee-uh-DOH-zhuh, that carries the meaning 'given to God.' It's often mixed up with Theodora's 'gift of God,' but Theodosia actually comes from dosis, meaning 'giving' — so it points to something given rather than something received. Its ornate, old-fashioned feel fits the romantic, storybook style.
Meaning & Origin of Theodosia
Meaning: Given/dedicated to god.
Origin: Greek.
A common claim: Theodosia means 'gift of God' Actually: Often blurred with Theodora's 'gift of God' — Theodosia actually derives from dosis ('giving'), so it means 'given to God' rather than a gift received from God.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Theodosia
Phonetic: thee-uh-DOH-zhuh IPA: /θiəˈdoʊʒə/
Popularity of Theodosia
SSA records for Theodosia go back to 1880, when it hit its peak rank of #576 with 10 babies given the name; by 2024 it had fallen to #4864, given to 28 babies that year.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Theodosia mean?
Given/dedicated to god. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Theodosia)
How do you pronounce Theodosia?
Theodosia is pronounced thee-uh-DOH-zhuh (IPA: /θiəˈdoʊʒə/).
Is Theodosia a popular name right now?
Theodosia peaked at #576 in 1880 and is ranked #4864 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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