theophoric
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