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theophory

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

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noun

Meaning 1

The property of bearing the name of a deity.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

Qualifier: given names

Examples

  • Micah is the name of several people in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament), and means "Who is like God?" The name is sometimes found with theophoric extensions. Suffix theophory in Yah and in Yahweh results in Michaiah or Michaihu. Suffix theophory in El results in Michael.

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History

Etymology

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