Fedora
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- Name
- Fedora
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
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The feminine first name Fedora (Cyrillic Федора) is the Russian variant of the ancient Greek name Theodora. It derives from the ancient Greek words theós, meaning 'God', and dôron, meaning 'gift' or 'offering', and carries the meaning 'gift of God'.
What does the name Fedora mean?
Fedora, in Cyrillic script Федора, is the Russian expression for the classical Greek name Theodora. The roots of the name lie in the ancient Greek terms theós for 'God' and dôron for 'gift', which explains the meaning 'gift of God'. Besides Russia, the name is also found in Italy. Other variants of Theodora include Feodora, Fjodora, Teodora, and Theodoria. The masculine form of the name is Fedor.
Where does the name Fedora come from?
The origin of the name Fedora is ancient Greek, which is reflected in the meaning 'gift of God'. The components in ancient Greek are theós (θεός) for God and divine, and dôron (δῶρον) for gift or offering. The languages in which Fedora appears are Italian and Russian.
How do you pronounce Fedora?
The pronunciation of the name Fedora is three syllables and smooth: 'Fe-do-ra' [feˈdoːʁa]. The clear beginning transitions into a rounded, elongated middle syllable that radiates warmth and fullness. The open '-ra' provides a harmonious conclusion. Fedora conveys elegance and tradition, and the rhythm is gentle yet determined.
When is the name day of Fedora?
The most significant name days for Fedora are February 11 (Theodora the Younger), April 28 (Theodora of Alexandria), and August 29 (Theodora of Thessaloniki).
Popularity
In Germany, Fedora is a rather rare name. In 2010, it ranked 2,348th among the most common female baby names. Between 2010 and 2024, the name was given less than 10 times in Germany, causing it to fall to 9,410th place. In the last ten years, no child has received this name. Global popularity and frequency of Fedora can be viewed in the name charts of individual countries.
Nicknames & pet names
Fe / Fedi / Fedie / Fedo / Fedörchen / Fee / Feo / Fidi
Famous people
- Fedora Barbieri (singer from Italy)
Frequently asked questions about the name Fedora
What is the origin of the name Fedora?
The name Fedora comes from ancient Greek and means 'gift of God'.
What is the meaning of the name Fedora?
The meaning of Fedora is composed of the Greek words theós for 'God' and dôron for 'gift'.
How popular is the name Fedora?
The name Fedora is particularly common in Russia and Italy, but has a rather rare status in other countries.