Theodora
Meaning of Theodora
The name Theodora is a female name with English and Greek origins. In English, it is pronounced as thee-uh-DOR-uh (/θiːəˈdɔrə/), while in Greek, it is pronounced as thee-o-DOR-ah (/θiːoʊˈdɔrə/). Some variations of the name include Teddy and Dora. The popularity of the name Theodora has varied over the years in the United States. In recent years, it has been moderately popular, ranking around 600 to 800 in terms of occurrence. However, its popularity has seen some fluctuations throughout history. It was more popular in the early 20th century but declined in popularity until it started to regain some traction in the late 1990s. Overall, Theodora is a classic and timeless name with a rich history behind it.
Pronunciation
Greek
- Pronunced as thee-o-DOR-ah (/θiːoʊˈdɔrə/)
English
- Pronunced as thee-uh-DOR-uh (/θiːəˈdɔrə/)
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Notable People Named Theodora
| Theodora, a Byzantine empress and saint, rose from humble origins to become a chief adviser to her husband, Emperor Justinian. |
| Theodora Palaiologina - Theodora Doukaina Komnene Palaiologina, also known as Theodora Vatatzaina, was the empress consort of the Byzantine emperor Michael VIII Palaiologos. |
| Theodora Komnene, Queen of Jerusalem - Theodora Komnene was the niece of Byzantine emperor Manuel I Comnenus and the wife of King Baldwin III of Jerusalem. |
| Theodora Komnene was a Byzantine noblewoman, known for being the fourth daughter of Emperor Alexios I Komnenos and Irene Doukaina, and an ancestor of the Angelos dynasty through her marriage to Constantine Angelos. |
| Theodora Kantakouzene was a Byzantine princess who became the fifth wife of the Ottoman Sultan Orhan Gazi. |
