Isidora

Isidora is a feminine given name used primarily in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries, and is also encountered in other contexts as a variant of Isadora. It is considered the feminine form of the male name Isidore (Isidoro) and is related to the English variant Isadora. The name derives from the Greek Isidoros, meaning "gift of Isis," with Isis the Egyptian goddess.

In usage, Isidora is a traditional name in Spanish-speaking regions and has appeared in literature and public life. Notable people with the name include Isidora Aguirre, a Chilean playwright, and Isidora Goyenechea, a Chilean social figure and businesswoman after whom Avenida Isidora Goyenechea in Santiago is named.

Variants and related names include Isadora, used in English and other languages, and Isidore, the male form. The name’s transliterations vary by language, and Isidora remains in use today across Latin America and parts of Europe.