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Teodoro
Gift of God
Origin
Greek
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Origin and meaning of Teodoro
Teodoro comes from the Greek Theódōros, joining theós 'god' and dôron 'gift' — hence 'gift of God'. Ancient and dignified, it was borne by saints and Byzantine emperors who spread its prestige across the Christian East. Today it is used in Italy and Spain, while the rest of Europe favours forms such as Theodore, Théodore and the Russian Fyodor. It conveys a sense of gratitude and grace received.
Variants around the world
How Teodoro sounds in other languages.
TheodoreThéodoreTheodorFyodor
Famous people
- San Teodoro— saint
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