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Girl's nameOrigin: GreekMunicipal population recordThis name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar

Theodora

[ˈtɦɛɔdɔra]

Theodora is an ancient Greek name with a strong historical and Christian tradition. It was borne by saints and Byzantine empresses, which makes it sound noble and dignified. However, thanks to the domestic forms Dora or Teodorka, it can also feel tender and natural.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Theodora
Slovak:
Czech:
Theodora
German:
Theodora
Hungarian:
Polish:
Spanish:
French:
Théodora
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Municipal population record

The name is officially recorded in the civil registries and population records of Slovak municipalities. The basic onomastic profile is based on municipal records.

Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

Theodora is a classic Greek name meaning 'gift of God'.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Ženská podoba gréckeho mena Theodóros, utvoreného zo slov theos „boh“ a dóron „dar“; meno znamená „Boží dar“.

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International Traveler Index

How easily Theodora is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide

85 / 100Veľmi dobrá medzinárodná adaptabilita
Degree of global adaptability85 %
Passport & airline ticket spelling:

THEODORA

100% identical to original form
Script & diacritics:

No diacritics (ASCII)

Universal international spelling
World languages:

Local unique name

Traditional Slavic environment
Travel strengths of this name
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Má ekvivalent v susedných stredoeurópskych kalendároch.
What to keep in mind abroad
  • •Dlhšie meno (4 slabiky) môže byť v rýchlej medzinárodnej komunikácii skracované.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars

This name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar

Pronunciation and phonetic note:[ˈtɦɛɔdɔra]

Standard orthoepic pronunciation with primary stress on the initial syllable.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 4
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Theodora
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Theodory
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Theodore
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Theodoru
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Theodora!
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Theodore
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Theodorou

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
TheodorkaDoraDorkaDorinkaDoruškaThea
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Ms. Theodora
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Theodorka! Dora! Dorka!

Test how Theodora sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Theodora Smith

4 + 1 = 5 syllables

90 / 100Excellent
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Initials / monogram:with dots:T.S.without dots:TS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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