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theophoric

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Containing the name of a deity.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • Elizabeth is still a common theophoric name, even though El is becoming less well known.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: theophorous

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Ancient Greek θεόφορος (theóphoros, “bearing a god”) + -ic.

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: théophore — Containing the name of a deity.
  • Ancient Greek: θεόφορος (theóphoros) — Containing the name of a deity.
  • Italian: teoforo — Containing the name of a deity.
  • Polish: teoforyczny — Containing the name of a deity.
  • Portuguese: teofórico — Containing the name of a deity.
  • Swedish: teofor — Containing the name of a deity.