name
Meaning 1
A male given name from Ancient Greek and nickname.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
Theo
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Sound
Pronunciation
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Received-Pronunciation: /ˈθiːəʊ/
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General-American: /ˈθioʊ/
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rhymes with -iːəʊ
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CMU ARPABET: TH IY1 OW0 Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
name
Meaning 2
A diminutive of the female given name Theodora.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncommon
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noun
Meaning 3
The amount of a gambler's theoretical losses based on typical play.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal, uncountable
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History
Etymology
Short form of Theodore, or of the rare given names Theobald, Theophilus or Theodoric, or of Theodora.
From theoretical.