What does theophoric mean?
Theophoric means (of a name) Containing the name of a deity..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
(of a name) Containing the name of a deity..
Elizabeth is still a common theophoric name, even though El is becoming less well known.
Use theophoric when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Theophoric means (of a name) Containing the name of a deity..
Common synonyms include theophorous.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Elizabeth is still a common theophoric name, even though El is becoming less well known.
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