Cleodora

Cleodora is a female first name that originates from the Latinizing form of Kleodora (Κλεοδώρα) and has its roots in Kleodoros (Κλεόδωρος). The meaning of the name is 'the famous gift'.

What does the name Cleodora mean?

The name Cleodora, a girl's name, is derived from the Latinizing variant Kleodora (Κλεοδώρα), which in turn is based on Kleodoros (Κλεόδωρος). It translates to 'the famous gift'. The roots of the name are found in two ancient Greek words: kleos (κλέος), meaning 'fame' or 'honor', and doron (δῶρον), which stands for 'gift' or 'present'. In Greek mythology, Cleodora was a nymph of Mount Parnassus in Phocis and also a lover of the sea god Poseidon.

Where does the name Cleodora come from?

The name Cleodora has ancient Greek origins and means 'the famous gift'. It consists of the ancient Greek words kleos (κλέος) for 'fame' or 'honor' and doron (δῶρον) for 'gift' or 'present'. The Latinization of the name is also noteworthy.

How do you pronounce Cleodora?

The pronunciation of Cleodora is both four and five syllables and has a broad sound. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Cle-o-do-ra' [kleoˈdoːʁa]. It begins with a clear consonant connection that gives it structure. The stressed syllable '-do-' with the long 'o' provides a round tonal quality, while the final 'ra' offers an open, melodic finish. This gives Cleodora a majestic and sonorous quality – structured at the beginning and soft at the end.

Popularity

In Germany, Cleodora is a common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,045th on the list of the most common female first names. Its highest ranking was in 2012 at 3,656th place. In the last ten years, Cleodora has been chosen as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it at 7,773rd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 7,864th.