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Isadora

“gift of Isis”

About the name Isadora

Isadora is a Greek girl’s name meaning ‘gift of Isis’. It is derived from the Greek ‘Isidoros’, combining Isis, the Egyptian goddess, with ‘doron’, gift. The masculine form Isidore was borne by Saint Isidore of Seville, a scholar of the seventh century. Isadora Duncan was a famous American dancer who rejected ballet conventions and is regarded as a founder of modern dance. The spelling Isidora is used in Spanish and Serbian.

Meaning
gift of Isis
Origin
Greek
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
iz-ah-DOR-ah(4 syl.)

Variants and spellings

  • Isidora

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Middle names for Isadora

  • Isadora Rose
  • Isadora Marie
  • Isadora Claire
  • Isadora Anne
  • Isadora Isabelle

Questions about Isadora

What does Isadora mean?
Isadora is a Greek name meaning "gift of Isis".
How do you pronounce Isadora?
Isadora is pronounced iz-ah-DOR-ah, with emphasis on the third syllable.
What are variants of Isadora?
Variants of Isadora include Isidora.

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