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The meaning and history of the name Theodosius.


THEODOSIUS

Latinized form of the Greek name Θεοδοσιος (Theodosios) which meant "giving to god", derived from θεος (theos) "god" and δοσις (dosis) "giving". Saint Theodosius of Palestine was a monk who founded a monastery near Bethlehem in the 5th century. This also was the name of emperors of the Eastern Roman and Byzantine Empires.


Usage: Ancient Greek
Feminine Forms: THEODOSIA
Famous People: Theodosius Iwiki (Politician, 347, Spain), Theodosius IIwiki (Politician, 401, Turkey)