Theodora
/TH-IY-AH-D-AO-R-AH/
Gift of God — Theodora is the feminine form of the Greek compound Theodoros, from theos (God) and doron (gift). Borne by the sixth-century Byzantine empress Theodora, who rose from humble origins to become the most powerful woman in the Eastern Roman Empire, co-ruler with Justinian I.
See Theodora scored for your familyQuick — what every Christian parent asks about Theodora:
Yes — Theodora is a Christian girl name of English origin, meaning “Gift of God — Theodora is the feminine form of the Greek compound Theodoros, from theos (God) and doron (gift). Borne by the sixth-century Byzantine empress Theodora, who rose from humble origins to become the most powerful woman in the Eastern Roman Empire, co-ruler with Justinian I.”.
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Meaning & origin
Theodora is a girl's name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Gift of God — Theodora is the feminine form of the Greek compound Theodoros, from theos (God) and doron (gift). Borne by the sixth-century Byzantine empress Theodora, who rose from humble origins to become the most powerful woman in the Eastern Roman Empire, co-ruler with Justinian I." and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
Common among American families, Theodora carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Theodora
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Theodora lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Theodora's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Theodora's saint & feast day →What does Theodora's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Theodora resonates in either tradition.
Theodora's destiny number is 5 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Theodora's full reading →
Does Theodora go with your family's names?
Theodora breaks into 7 sounds: /TH-IY-AH-D-AO-R-AH/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Theodora sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Theodora beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Theodora — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Theodora
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Theodora
What does the name Theodora mean?
Theodora means "Gift of God — Theodora is the feminine form of the Greek compound Theodoros, from theos (God) and doron (gift). Borne by the sixth-century Byzantine empress Theodora, who rose from humble origins to become the most powerful woman in the Eastern Roman Empire, co-ruler with Justinian I.." It is a girl name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Theodora a boy or girl name?
Theodora is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Theodora?
Theodora is of English origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among American families.
Is Theodora a Christian name?
Yes. Theodora is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of English origin.
What does Theodora mean in English?
Theodora originates from English, where it means "Gift of God — Theodora is the feminine form of the Greek compound Theodoros, from theos (God) and doron (gift). Borne by the sixth-century Byzantine empress Theodora, who rose from humble origins to become the most powerful woman in the Eastern Roman Empire, co-ruler with Justinian I.."
What are common nicknames for Theodora?
Common short forms of Theodora include Theo, Theod.
What is the numerology of Theodora?
Theodora has a Pythagorean destiny number of 5 — freedom and adventurous change.
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