Isidore: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“gift of Isis”

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ازیڈور

Ἰσίδωρος

Isidore (ازیڈور, Greek Ἰσίδωρος) is a Christian boy’s name that means “gift of Isis”. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names, Isidore.

Isidore at a glance

Meaning: gift of Isis
Gender: Boy
Origin: Greek
Faith: Christian
Say it: iz-ih-dor
Syllables: 3
Letters: 7
First letter: I · ا

Meaning of Isidore

In English: gift of Isis
اردو میں معنی: آئسس کا تحفہ

Origin and history of Isidore

From Greek Isis and dōron, gift, meaning 'gift of Isis'.

Base wordGreek Isis and dōron, gift

How to say and write Isidore

Say it: iz-ih-dor3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Isidore
Urdu: ازیڈور
Original script: Ἰσίδωρος
Known bearer: St Isidore of Seville

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Questions about the name Isidore

What does the name Isidore mean?

Isidore means “gift of Isis”. In Urdu: آئسس کا تحفہ. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names (1884).

Is Isidore a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Isidore is a boy’s name.

Is Isidore a Christian name?

Yes. Isidore is used by Christian families. It is of Greek origin. From Greek Isis and dōron, gift, meaning 'gift of Isis'.

How do you pronounce Isidore?

Say it “iz-ih-dor”: 3 syllables.

How do you write Isidore in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Isidore is written ازیڈور. In its original script: Ἰσίδωρος.

Who is a famous person named Isidore?

St Isidore of Seville

Is the meaning of Isidore verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.