Teodoro

Teodoro is a male given name used in Spanish- and Italian-speaking communities, as well as in other languages through adaptation. It derives from the Greek Theodoros, formed from the elements theos meaning "god" and doron meaning "gift," thus commonly interpreted as "gift of God." The form is related to Theodore in English and Theodoros in Greek; Teodora is the feminine form in Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese.

Usage and distribution: In Spanish-speaking countries such as Spain, Mexico, and Argentina, as well as in Italy, Teodoro remains a common given name. It has historically appeared as a surname in some families, though its use as a given name is more prevalent. Diminutives include Teo, and the name appears in various national variants across languages.

Notable people: Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo (born 1942) is the president of Equatorial Guinea, in office since 1979. Teodoro González de León (1926–2016) was a Mexican architect known for his contributions to modernist design in Mexico.

See also: The name has cognates and variants in several languages, including Theodor, Theodore, Teodor, and Teodora.