Theophory
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Theophory is a noun meaning (of words, given names, etc.) The property of bearing the name of a deity.
Meaning
(of words, given names, etc.) The property of bearing the name of a deity.
Example Sentences
Micah is the name of several people in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament), and means "Who is like God?" The name is sometimes found with theophoric extensions. Suffix theophory in Yah and in Yahweh results in Michaiah or Michaihu. Suffix theophory in El results in Michael.
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