Tewodros
ቴዎድሮስ
/ teh-wo-DROS /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
- Religion
- Christianity
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Regal
Meaning & Etymology
Gift of God
Gift of God
Etymology
Derived from the Ge’ez words tewodros, combining tew (gift) and rodros (of God).
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Semitic > South Semitic
Cultural context
Historically, several Ethiopian emperors bore this name, highlighting its regal and religious significance.
Symbolism
Represents divine blessing and leadership, often chosen to honor the legacy of past rulers.
Related names
Famous People
Tewodros II
politics · Ethiopia · b. 1818
Emperor of Ethiopia who reigned from 1855 until his death in 1868.