noun

Theodora

Theodora (noun) means a female given name of Greek origin, historically famous as the name of two Byzantine empresses. Example: “Theodora is a name with deep roots in Byzantine history.”

noun

A female given name of Greek origin, historically famous as the name of two Byzantine empresses.

"Theodora is a name with deep roots in Byzantine history."

How to use Theodora

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA traditional girl's name meaning roughly "gift of god".

Common pairings

Empress Theodora

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.

Test yourself on “Theodora” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage →

Fill the gap

Can you complete this real example?

_____ is a name with deep roots in Byzantine history.

Etymology

The feminine form of Theodore, from Greek elements meaning "god" and "gift".

Origin: Greek

Rhymes for Theodora

ora tora hora sora bora mora gora Dora kora Nora Cora Lora

See all rhymes for Theodora →

Frequently asked questions

What does “Theodora” mean?

The word “Theodora” means a female given name of Greek origin, historically famous as the name of two Byzantine empresses. In plain terms, a traditional girl's name meaning roughly "gift of god".

How do you use “Theodora” in a sentence?

Here is “Theodora” used in a sentence: “Theodora is a name with deep roots in Byzantine history.”

What part of speech is “Theodora”?

“Theodora” is a noun.

Where does the word “Theodora” come from?

The word “Theodora” comes from Greek. The feminine form of Theodore, from Greek elements meaning "god" and "gift".