Theodoros

Theodoros is a Greek masculine name composed of the ancient Greek elements theos, meaning god, and doron, meaning gift, yielding the overall sense of gift of god. It was borne by several early Christian saints and martyrs, which helped spread its use throughout the Byzantine world and the broader Orthodox Christian tradition. The name is the direct Greek form of the Latinate Theodore, and related forms across European languages include Theodor in German and Scandinavian use, Théodore in French, and Fyodor in Russian.