How to Say "Theodore" in Greek

Θεόδωρος

Theódoros/θeˈo.ðo.ɾos/masculine

The Greek male given name for Theodore is Θεόδωρος (Theódoros). Wiktionary also lists Θίοτορ (Thíotor).

Meaning: male given name (name)

Ways to say it

“theodore” in Greek
Greek	Romanization (Wiktionary)	IPA	Note
Θεόδωρος	Theódoros	/θeˈo.ðo.ɾos/	masculine
Θίοτορ	Thíotor		transliteration

Θεόδωρος is a masculine given name used for males.

The name is composed of the elements θεός (god) and δώρον (gift), literally meaning gift of God.

Θεόδωρος is the standard form of the name, while Θίοτορ is a transliteration.

The pronunciation of Theódoros is /θeˈo.ðo.ɾos/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.

The root δώρον used in Θεόδωρος is also the basis for the English word 'donor'. Both terms describe the act of giving a gift.
In Greek Orthodox tradition, the name 'Theodore' is often celebrated on specific feast days, which act as secondary birthdays for the person named after the saint.
If you were to name a child 'Theodore' in a traditional Greek family, you would likely be following a pattern of naming children after grandparents to preserve family lineage.

Μπορείς να με παρουσιάσεις στον Θεόδωρο;
Can you introduce me to Theodore?
Ο φίλος μου Θεόδωρος είναι πολύ ψηλός.
My friend Theodore is very tall.
Ο Θεόδωρος είναι καλός φίλος μου.
O Theodoros einai kalos filos mou.
Theodore is a good friend of mine.
Ο Θεόδωρος έρχεται αύριο στο σπίτι.
O Theodoros erchetai avrio sto spiti.
Theodore is coming to the house tomorrow.

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