Izadora
Meaning of Izadora
Izadora represents a contemporary orthographic adaptation of the ancient Greek name Isidora, which itself derives from the fusion of the Egyptian goddess Isis and the Greek noun doron, meaning “gift,” thereby conveying the etymological sense of “gift of Isis.” As a feminine appellation, it occupies a unique position at the crossroads of Hellenic and Egyptian mythological traditions, while its phonetic profile achieves broad linguistic compatibility—manifested in the Spanish pronunciation /iˈzaðoɾa/ and the Anglo-American rendering /ˌɪzəˈdɔːrə/. In the United States, Izadora has sustained a modest yet steady presence, ranking between 893 and 978 from 2000 through 2024 with annual occurrences typically in the low teens, a pattern that underscores its appeal as an uncommon but enduring choice. The name’s three-syllable, late-stress prosody imparts a formal elegance and lends itself to a variety of cultural contexts, making it particularly suited to parents seeking a designation that combines classical gravitas with contemporary distinctiveness. Technically precise in structure and rich in historical resonance, Izadora offers a name option that is both rigorously grounded in mythological heritage and attuned to modern naming sensibilities.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as ee-zuh-DOHR-uh (/iˈzaðoʀa/)
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