Theodotos is the original Greek form of the name Theodotus. Derived from the Greek elements theos ("god") and dotos ("given"), Theodotos means "given to god." The name was common in the Hellenistic period and early Christian era, appearing in various historical and religious contexts.
Historical Bearers
Several figures from antiquity bore the name Theodotos. Theodotos of Aetolia (3rd century BC) was an Aetolian general who served as governor of Coele-Syria under Ptolemy IV Philopator of Egypt. Theodotos Hemiolius was a general under Seleucid king Antiochus III the Great. Theodotos of Chios (1st century BC) was the rhetoric tutor of Ptolemy XIII, the young pharaoh who clashed with Julius Caesar. In religious history, Theodotus of Byzantium (2nd century) was an early Christian writer, while Theodotus the Gnostic was a prominent figure in Eastern Gnosticism. Several Christian martyrs and bishops, such as Theodotus of Ancyra (4th century), were also named Theodotos.
Cognate Forms
The feminine forms include Theodota and Theodote. In Russian, the name appears as Fedot, derived from the Greek通过 Byzantine transmission.
- Meaning: "given to god"
- Origin: Greek (Θεόδοτος)
- Type: First name
- Usage: Ancient Greek, early Christian
Sources: Wikipedia — Theodotus