Teodora
gift of God (Greek)
Teodora is a spanish / other girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 340, with 23,698 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
gift of God (Greek)
Teodora entered Philippine onomastics through Spanish Catholic traditions, derived ultimately from ancient Greek. It is a venerable traditional name deeply associated with the late Spanish colonial and revolutionary eras in Philippine history.
Teodora is the Spanish feminine form of the Greek name Theodora, composed of 'theos' (god) and 'doron' (gift). It was introduced to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period through Christian naming traditions.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly shortened to Dora, Doring, or Teddy. In modern times, it is viewed as an old-fashioned, classic matriarchal name rather than a trendy baby name.
Related forms
- Theodora Greek
- Teodora Italian
- Teodora Portuguese
- Feodora Russian
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Teodora with common surname pairs
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How do I use Teodora with two Filipino surnames?
Teodora is the given name. The full name is Teodora + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Teodora a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Teodora is number 340, with 23,698 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.