Fedor
Russian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Fedor
Fedor is a Russian and Slavic form of the Greek name Theodoros, meaning "gift of God" (from *theos* "god" + *doron* "gift").
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Etymology
Fedor is a Russian and Slavic form of the Greek name Theodoros, meaning "gift of God" (from *theos* "god" + *doron* "gift"). It is primarily used in Eastern Orthodox Christian cultures, notably in Russia and Ukraine, and was borne by several Russian tsars and saints, including Saint Theodore Stratelates.
Fedor currently ranks #9,171 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.
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