Theodora

Theodora is a Greek name composed of the elements theos, meaning god, and doron, meaning gift, making the overall sense gift of God. It is the feminine form of Theodore and has been borne by several notable figures, including two Byzantine empresses, most famously Theodora, the influential sixth-century wife of Emperor Justinian I. The name spread throughout the Christian world largely through Eastern Orthodox veneration of saints bearing the name. Related forms include Teodora, Feodora, and the masculine Theodore and Teodoro.