Theonymphi or Theonymfi

Theonymhpi or Theonymfi is a female Greek name, which derives from the Greek words “theos” and “nymphi” which translate to “God” and “nymph” or “bride” respectively. Therefore, Theonymphi is God’s nymph or God’s bride. The name Theonymfi was used in … Read More…

Ancient Greek names in Hesiod’s Theogony

The Theogony of Hesiod (Theogonia of Isiodos in Greek) seems to have been the earliest surviving literary version of the creation of the Earth and the birth of the gods of the Greek pantheon. In this myth for the creation … Read More…

Theofilos

Theofilos is a male Greek name which derives from the Greek words “theos” and “filos”, that translate to God and friend respectively. Therefore, Theofilos is the friend of God, or the very respectgful man. Sound of name Theofilos: The-ó-fee-los Female … Read More…

Theoni

Theoni is a female Greek name which derives from the Greek word “theos”, which means God and thus, Theoni is considered the “divinely gorgeous”. Name Theoni is much more common compared to its male respective Theonas. Sound of name Theoni: … Read More…

Dorotheos

Dorotheos is a male Greek name which derives from the Greek words “doro” and theos” which mean gift and God, respectively. Therefore, Dorotheos means the one who is a gift from God. Sound of name Dorotheos: Do-ró-theos Female Version of … Read More…

Theodora

Theodora is a female Greek name, the female respective of the name Theodoros. The name Theodora also has its roots and origins in the ancient years, but became common in the Byzantine Empire, being borne by several empresses including the influential … Read More…

Theodoros

Theodoros is a common male Greek name whose origins are found in the ancient years. Theodoros is a word that derives from the words “theos” (which means God) and “doro” which means gift. Theodoros is, thus, a gift of the … Read More…

Theocharis

Theocharis is a male Greek name of ancient origins; the name is a compound word, from the Greek words “theos” which means God, and “chari” which means grace. Theocharis is, thus, the one that has the grace of God. An … Read More…

Theodosia

Theodosia is a female Greek name; it’s also a compound word deriving from the words Theos, which means God, and dosia (dosis) which means “the giving” or the “gift”. Therefore, Theodosia means a God’s gift.  Name Theodosia was very common … Read More…

Theodosis

Theodosis is a male Greek name, which derives from the Greek words theos and dosis, which mean God and gift respectively; therefore, the name Theodosis means a gift from God. Theodosis is the most commonly used name deriving from name … Read More…

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