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Theodor

Theodor is a classic masculine name of Greek origin, cherished across Europe for centuries. It effortlessly unites intellectual heritage with contemporary international appeal. Its uplifting meaning, “gift of God,” gives it an enduring spiritual and emotional beauty.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Slovak:
Czech:
Theodor
Hungarian:
Polish:
Ukrainian:
German:
Theodor
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Italian:
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

The name Theodor means “gift of God” and conveys heartfelt gratitude for a child's birth.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Meno pochádza zo starogréckeho mena Theódóros (Θεόδωρος), utvoreného zo slov theós (θεός – boh) a dôron (δῶρον – dar); znamená „Boží dar“ alebo „dar od Boha“.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Theodor vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie100 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

THEODOR

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

19 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
9 November
Austrian CalendarNórsko
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

V slovenskej výslovnosti sa skupina th vyslovuje ako t: [teodor].

Grammar & Cases

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

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
TeoTeuškoTeoškoTeodorík
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Theodor
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Teo! Teodor!

Notable figures named Theodor

31

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

All personalities catalog
Person type
Theodor Mommsen
1817 – 1903Historical Figure

German classical scholar and historian (1817–1903)

Theodor Herzl
AH
1860 – 1904Historical Figure

father of modern political Zionism (1860–1904)

Theodor Wiesengrund Adorno
US
1903 – 1969Historical Figure

German philosopher, sociologist and theorist (1903–1969)

Theodor Seuss Geisel
US
1904 – 1991Historical Figure

American children's author and cartoonist (1904–1991)

Theodor Fontane
1819 – 1898Historical Figure

German novelist and poet (1819–1898)

Theodor Heuss
DE
1884 – 1963Historical Figure

German journalist and politician (1884-1963)

Theodor Wolfgang Hänsch
DE
born 1941Notable Figure

German physicist and nobel laureate (born 1941)

Theodor Storm
1817 – 1888Historical Figure

German writer (1817–1888)

Test how Theodor sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

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

Full name:

Theodor Smith

3 + 1 = 4 syllables

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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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