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Teodora Pronunciation

Teodora is pronounced teh-oh-DOR-ah /ˌtɛ.oʊˈdɔr.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: The Slavic, Spanish, and Italian form of Theodora — from Greek theos, 'God', plus doron, 'gift' — 'a gift of God'Medium

In 30 seconds: A gift of God: Teodora is the Slavic/Spanish Theodora — 'a gift of God'. Lyrical, regal, and warm (said 'teh-oh-DOR-ah').

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Origin MediumGreek

MeaningThe Slavic, Spanish, and Italian form of Theodora — from Greek theos, 'God', plus doron, 'gift' — 'a gift of God'

U.S. rank (2024)#5923 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births21 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1921

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,302

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Teodora is the Slavic, Spanish, Italian, and Romanian form of Theodora — from Greek theos, 'God', plus doron, 'gift' — 'a gift of God'. Borne by the powerful Byzantine empress Theodora, wife of Justinian. A lyrical, regal name across Eastern and Southern Europe (said 'teh-oh-DOR-ah'; nicknames Tea, Dora).

In the U.S. it appears in European families. Rare, a-gift-of-God at the root, and regal.

Did you know? Theodora means 'a gift of God' (Greek theos, 'God', plus doron, 'gift') — Teodora is its Slavic, Spanish, and Italian form, lyrical and regal (the Byzantine empress Theodora; said 'teh-oh-DOR-ah').

Overall data confidence 75%

Behind the Name — Teodora — root etymology

Variations

TheodoraTeodóraFeodora

Nicknames

Tea

Themes & Styles

Greek Spanish Slavic

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Teodora?

Teodora is pronounced teh-oh-DOR-ah (/ˌtɛ.oʊˈdɔr.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Teodora said aloud.

How do you say Teodora?

Teodora is said teh-oh-DOR-ah (/ˌtɛ.oʊˈdɔr.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Teodora said aloud.

What does the name Teodora mean?

Teodora is the Slavic/Spanish Theodora — Greek 'a gift of God'.

Is Teodora a boy or girl name?

Teodora is a girl's name.

How popular is Teodora?

Teodora is a rare name in the U.S.