Greek

Theodosia

Pronounced thee-oh-DOH-shahShare

Meaning: Feminine form of Theodosius: giving to God

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 4 syllables

The story

Theodosia is the feminine form of Theodosius. Its second Greek root concerns giving, so the reviewed explanation is giving to God, distinct from Theodore’s God-and-gift compound.

Nicknames

  • Theo
  • Thea
  • Dosia

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

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Origins

Theodosia comes from Greek.

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