Meaning of theophory | Babel Free

Definitions

The property of bearing the name of a deity.

uncountable, usually

Examples

“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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