"Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning."
Christian Name · Greek Origin
Theodosia Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Theodosia
girl
Theodosia means "Gift of God; Given by God", a girl's name of Greek origin. The name Theodosia does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Theodosia descends as God's gift — from the Father of lights, no shadow of turning, grace through faith, heaven's offering without variableness.
Is Theodosia in the Bible?
No — the name Theodosia does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Gift of God; Given by God", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Theodosia.
Pronunciation:/thee-oh-DOH-see-ah/
OriginGreek
MeaningGift of God; Given by God
What does Theodosia mean?
Theodosia is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "Gift of God; Given by God". Theodosia is God's gift — and every good gift descends from the Father. 'Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights.' Theodosia exists as heaven's offering to earth.
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What does Theodosia mean in the Bible?
Theodosia means "Gift of God; Given by God" and is a name of Greek origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Theodosia is God's gift — and every good gift descends from the Father. 'Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights.' Theodosia exists as heaven's offering to earth.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Theodosia?
Theodosia is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Gift of God; Given by God" — not because Scripture names anyone Theodosia.
"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Theodosia?
Theodosia has 4 recorded variants, short forms, and translations across languages and biblical traditions.
Variants & related forms
Which books of the Bible mention Theodosia?
Theodosia is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Theodosia?
Theodosia descends as God's gift — from the Father of lights, no shadow of turning, grace through faith, heaven's offering without variableness.
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What names are related to Theodosia?
Names like Theodosia
Other Greek biblical names that share the spirit of "Gift of God; Given by God" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Names that pair well with Theodosia
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Theodore
boy
"Gift of God"
Theodosia & Theodore
Christopher
boy
"Christ-bearer"
Theodosia & Christopher
Dorian
boy
"Gift; From Doris; Sea people"
Theodosia & Dorian
Eutychus
boy
"Fortunate; Lucky"
Theodosia & Eutychus
Isidore
boy
"Gift of Isis; Gift of God"
Theodosia & Isidore
Isidore
boy
"Gift of Isis; Gift of God"
Theodosia & Isidore
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Theodosia name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Theodosia
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Theodosia?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Theodosia?
You can read every verse where Theodosia appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.