theophoric

adjective

1. Containing the name of a deity.

   Elizabeth is still a common theophoric name, even though El is becoming less well known.

Where it comes from

From Ancient Greek θεόφορος (theóphoros, “bearing a god”) + -ic.

Adapted from the Wiktionary entry theophoric (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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