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Theodora
feminine
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Check it with a full name ↓Theodora is the feminine form of Theodore, combining the Greek elements theos ('god') and doron ('gift'), literally 'gift of God'.
Why it works
- English speakers will almost certainly pronounce it correctly on the first try
What to know
pronunciation varies somewhat by language — see "How it travels" for the specifics
Popularity
Uncommon — #726 in the latest U.S. ranking.
Meaning and origin
Theodora means Gift of God, from Greek theos ('god') + doron ('gift').
Was common in the Byzantine Empire, borne by several empresses, most notably Justinian I's wife in the 6th century; the feminine counterpart to Theodore, itself a long-established name across English, Greek, and Ancient Greek usage.
Documented origin: Theodora is the feminine form of Theodore, combining the Greek elements theos ('god') and doron ('gift'), literally 'gift of God'.
How it travels
English and Turkish are shown by default; German is included when it adds a meaningfully different reading.
Spelling stability: high — based on letter-pattern analysis, not a documented linguistic fact.
Also documented
US English: /ˌθi.ə.ˈdɔɹ.ə/
Greek: /θe.o.ˈðo.ɾa/
Popularity without panic
Uncommon — #726 in the latest U.S. ranking.
Still uncommon, but no longer unfamiliar.
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Real-world considerations
- Spelling note: Theodosia.
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