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Theodosius

Theodosius is the Latinized form of an ancient Greek name borne by renowned scholars, Roman emperors, and early saints. It possesses a majestic, historic resonance and an unmistakable aura of dignity. For parents seeking a rare, scholarly name with profound spiritual roots, it is a magnificent choice.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Theodosius
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Czech:
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

An ancient name of Greek origin meaning “given by God” or “gift of God”.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Meno Theodosius je latinskou podobou starogréckeho mena Theodosios (Θεοδόσιος), utvoreného zo slov theos (θεός – boh) a dosis (δόσις – dávanie, dar). Vykladá sa vo význame „Bohom daný“ alebo „Boží dar“.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

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

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

THEODOSIUS

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

16 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.
Na čo myslieť v zahraničí
  • •Dlhšie meno (4 slabiky) môže byť v rýchlej medzinárodnej komunikácii skracované.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
11 January
Austrian Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

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

Grammar & Cases

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

Diminutives and pet forms

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

Notable figures named Theodosius

12

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

All personalities catalog
Person type
Theodosius Dobzhansky
SU
1900 – 1975Historical Figure

geneticist and evolutionary biologist (1900-1975)

Theodosius of Kyiv
1029 – 1074Historical Figure

Ukrainian saint

Theodosius Harnack
1817 – 1889Historical Figure

Baltic German theologian (1817–1889)

Theodosius of Tarnovo
1300 – 1363Historical Figure

Bulgarian saint

Theodosius of Skopje
BG
1846 – 1926Historical Figure

Bulgarian religious figure from Macedonia

Theodosius Rostocki
1725 – 1805Historical Figure

Metropolitan of Kiev, Galicia and all Ruthenia (1788–1805)

Theodosius
1927 – 2016Historical Figure

Metropolitan of Omsk and Tara (1927–2016)

Theodosius (Lazor)
US
1933 – 2020Historical Figure

American Eastern Orthodox prelate

Test how Theodosius sounds with your surname

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Theodosius Smith

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Initials / monogram:with dots:T.S.without dots:TS
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