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Feodora (Cyrillic Феодора) represents a Russian form of the Greek name Theodora, similar to Fedora (Федора). The name means 'gift of God' and derives from the ancient Greek terms theós for 'God' and dôron for 'gift, offering.'
What does the name Feodora mean?
Feodora (Cyrillic Феодора) is a Russian variant of the Greek name Theodora, which carries the meaning 'gift of God.' This derivation traces back to the ancient Greek words theós and dôron. Other forms of Theodora include Fjodora, Teodora, and Theodoria. The male counterpart is Feodor.
Where does the name Feodora come from?
Feodora is a female first name with ancient Greek roots and means 'gift of God.'
How do you pronounce Feodora?
The pronunciation of Feodora is fluid and sonorous. In German, the name is typically pronounced as 'Fe-o-do-ra' [fe.oˈdoːʁa], with a gentle transition between the open vowels. The stressed middle syllable with the elongated 'o' gives the name a certain depth. The open ending on -a provides a warm and broad sound in the conclusion. This gives Feodora a dignified and melodic note that sounds harmonious.
When is the name day of Feodora?
The most significant name days for Feodora fall on February 11 (Theodora the Younger), April 28 (Theodora of Alexandria), and August 29 (Theodora of Thessaloniki).
Popularity
In Germany, the name Feodora enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 2,723rd on the list of the most common female first names for newborns. Its highest ranking was in 2005 at 882nd place. In the last ten years, Feodora has been chosen as a first name about 70 times, placing it 2,941st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,030th.
Nicknames & pet names
Dora / Fee / Feo
Similar first names
Feo
Famous people
- Auguste Viktoria Friederike Luise Feodor (Last German Empress and Queen of Prussia)
- Feodora Kathleen Alice Forde (English actress)
- Feodora Princess of Hohenlohe-Oehringen (painter)
- Feodora of Denmark (1910–1975), member of the Danish royal family, Countess of Castell-Castell by marriage
- Feodora of Saxe-Meiningen (niece of Wilhelm II)
- Feodora Zu Solms (athlete from Germany)
Frequently asked questions about the name Feodora
What is the origin of the name Feodora?
Feodora has ancient Greek roots and is a female form of the name Theodora, which means 'gift of God.'
What does the name Feodora mean?
The name Feodora is composed of the ancient Greek words theós (God) and dôron (gift) and thus means 'gift of God.'
How popular is the name Feodora?
Feodora is common in various countries, particularly in Russia, but is considered a rather rare name compared to other variants like Theodora.