What does the name Theodora mean?

The name Theodora means "Divine gift".

What is the origin of the name Theodora?

Theodora is a name of Greek origin.

In 2023, 343 babies were named Theodora in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Yes, Theodora is traditionally used as a girl's name.

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Births Last Year: 343 ↗

All-Time Total: 11,598

Peak Year: 2022

Theodora is of Greek origin, derived from the elements "theos" meaning "God" and "dōron" meaning "gift."

Theodora I - Byzantine Empress, wife of Justinian I.
Theodora II - American actress known for silent films.
Theodora of Alexandria - Christian martyr during Roman persecution.
Theodora of Emesa - Early Christian saint and virgin martyr.
Theodora of Arta - Greek poet and scholar.
Theodora Komnene - Byzantine princess and historian.
Theodora Mosaic - Depicted in Hagia Sophia, Istanbul.
Theodora, Duchess of Angoulême - French noblewoman, mother of Richard the Lionheart.
Theodora, Princess of Greece and Denmark - Greek royal.
Theodora, Queen of the Visigoths - Wife of Alaric II.

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