Фёдор
Fjódor[ˈfʲɵdər]masculine
The English name Theodore can be translated into Russian as Фёдор (Fjódor) or Теодо́р.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Фёдор | Fjódor | [ˈfʲɵdər] (narrow) | masculine |
| Теодо́р | Tɛodór | masculine, transliteration |
The name is a masculine given name used to refer to people named Theodore.
Which one should you use?
Фёдор is the traditional Russian equivalent of the name, whereas Теодо́р is a direct transliteration of the Greek or Latin version. Теодо́р is used primarily when referring to non-Russian people named Theodore, such as Theodore Roosevelt, rather than as a native Russian name.
How do you pronounce it?
Fjódor
Did you know?
- Historically, the name was written with the letter Ѳ (fita), a character borrowed from Greek that looks like a 'theta' and was eventually replaced by Ф.
- The diminutive form Федя is used for friends and family, but calling a stranger Федя can be seen as overly familiar or disrespectful.
- The name Фёдор literally translates to 'Gift of God' through its Greek roots, combining 'theos' (god) and 'doron' (gift).
Examples in context
- Позвольте представить вам Фёдора, нашего нового коллегу.Allow me to introduce you to Fyodor, our new colleague.
- Привет, Федя! Как дела?Hi, Fedya! How are you doing?
- Привет, Федорыч! Как дела?Hi, Fedorych! How are you doing?
- Фёдор мой лучший друг.Fyodor moy luchshiy drug.Fyodor is my best friend.
- Мы позвали Фёдора на обед.My pozvali Fyodora na obed.We invited Fyodor to lunch.
Example conversation
Alexander is introducing his friend to Olga.
- Александр AleksandrОльга, познакомься, это Фёдор.Olga, poznakom'sya, eto Fyodor.Olga, meet Fyodor.
- Ольга OlgaПривет, Фёдор! Очень приятно.Privet, Fyodor! Ochen' priyatno.Hi, Fyodor! Nice to meet you.
- Александр AleksandrОн мой лучший друг из школы.On moy luchshiy drug iz shkoly.He is my best friend from school.
- Ольга OlgaРада знакомству с вами.Rada znakomstvu s vami.I am glad to meet you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “theodore” translations and entries Фёдор, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Фёдор, CC BY-SA 4.0.
