Theodora

Girl's name

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

Meaning Divine gift
Origin Greek
U.S. births in 2023 343 Rising
Peak year 2022

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Notable Namesakes

  • 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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