Theodore (given name)

Theodore (given name)

Infobox Given Name Revised
name = Theodore


imagesize=
caption=
pronunciation=
gender = Male
meaning = "God's gift"
"Gift of God"
region =
origin = Greek
related names =
footnotes =

Theodore and its equivalents are given names in several languages. The English "Theodore" comes via French from the Greek name "Theodōros", composed of the elements "theos" ("god" – in Greek, "θεός") + "dōron" ("gift" – in Greek, "δώρον"), meaning "gift of God". The name was popular among early Christians and was borne by several saints. Cognates: in French, "Théodore". In German, "Theodor". In Dutch, "Theodoor". In Hungarian, "Theodorus". In Portuguese, in Spanish and in Italian, "Teodoro". In Arabic "Tadros" (تادرس). In Russian, "Fyodor". In Bulgarian, "Todor" (Тодор) and "Teodor" (Теодор). In Welsh, "Tudor" (in older sources spelt 'Tewdwr'), which also became a surname. In Jewish (Aramaic), "Todos". In Ethiopian, "Tewodros". Short forms: in English, "Theo", "Ted", "Teddy". In Russian, "Fedya". In Bulgarian, "Toshko" (Тошко) or "Tosho" (Тошо).

Jonathan, Nathanael and Bogdan (or Bohdan) have similar meanings. The feminine form of Theodore is Theodora. The name Dorothy is derived from the same two Greek roots, in reverse order.

See also: Theodorides


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Поможем написать курсовую

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Alice (given name) — Infobox Given Name Revised name = Alice imagesize=200px caption=Alice s Adventures in Wonderland, illustrated by John Tenniel, is an inspiration for the popularity of the name Alice. pronunciation= gender = meaning = Of nobility region = origin …   Wikipedia

  • Theodora (given name) — Infobox Given Name Revised name = Theodora imagesize=200 caption=The sixth century Byzantine empress Theodora is one famous bearer of the name. pronunciation= gender = female meaning = gift of God region = nickname = origin = Greek related names …   Wikipedia

  • Dorothy (given name) — Dorothy Dorothy Gale is a character in L. Frank Baum s classic children s novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Gender Female Origin …   Wikipedia

  • Hortense (given name) — Infobox Given Name Revised name = Hortense imagesize= caption= pronunciation= gender = meaning = region = French origin = related names = footnotes = Hortense is a French feminine given name that comes from Latin meaning gardener . It may refer… …   Wikipedia

  • Theodore Nicolas Gobley — THEODORE GOBLEY Photo taken around 1860 Born 11 May 1811 (1811 05 11) Paris, France …   Wikipedia

  • Theodore Roosevelt Council — Owner …   Wikipedia

  • Theodore Long — Infobox Wrestler name= Theodore Long names= Teddy Long Theodore Long height=height|ft=5|in=10 weight=convert|160|lb|kg|abbr=on|lk=on birth date=birth date and age|mf=yes|1947|9|15 birth place =Birmingham, Alabama resides=Marietta, Georgia… …   Wikipedia

  • name — namer, n. /naym/, n., v., named, naming, adj. n. 1. a word or a combination of words by which a person, place, or thing, a body or class, or any object of thought is designated, called, or known. 2. mere designation, as distinguished from fact:… …   Universalium

  • Theodore — /thee euh dawr , dohr /, n. a male given name: from a Greek word meaning gift of God. * * * (as used in expressions) Agnew Spiro Theodore Avery Oswald Theodore Delacour Jean Theodore Delius Frederick Theodore Albert Dreiser Theodore Herman Albert …   Universalium

  • theodore — ˈthēəˌdō(ə)r, dȯ(ə)r noun ( s) Etymology: by folk etymology from Spanish fiador : fiador * * * /thee euh dawr , dohr /, n. a male given name: from a Greek word meaning gift of God …   Useful english dictionary

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
… Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”