theophoric

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek θεόφορος (theóphoros, “bearing a god”) + -ic.

Adjective

theophoric (not comparable)

  1. (of a name) Containing the name of a deity.
    Elizabeth is still a common theophoric name, even though El is becoming less well known.

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