Todros / Theodoros / Theodore

Todros is a variant of the Greek name Theodoros, meaning 'gift of God' (from the elements 'theos' meaning 'god' and 'doron' meaning 'gift'). While Theodoros has a long history in Christian cultures, Todros specifically gained prominence among Sephardic Jews, particularly in medieval Spain and later in North Africa and the Middle East. It was often adopted as a vernacular form of the Hebrew name Nataniel or Matityahu, which also carry the meaning of 'gift of God'.

The name's usage among Jewish communities reflects a common practice of adopting names from the dominant culture that had similar meanings to traditional Hebrew names. Over centuries, Todros became a distinct name within these communities, maintaining its Greek etymology but becoming culturally associated with Jewish heritage. Its use has declined in modern times but it remains a historically significant name.