theophoric
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Ancient Greek θεόφορος (theóphoros, “bearing a god”) + -ic.
Adjective[edit]
theophoric (not comparable)
- (of a name) Containing the name of a deity.
- Elizabeth is still a common theophoric name, even though El is becoming less well known.
Related terms[edit]
Translations[edit]
Containing the name of a deity.
See also[edit]
- Theophoric names on Wikipedia.Wikipedia