# Theotokos

> English word · Proper noun · IPA /θiːˈɒtəˌkɒs/ · frequency rank #89,990

## Definitions
1. Synonym of Mary, mother of Jesus, in particular reference to her role giving birth to God.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Koine Greek Θεοτόκος (Theotókos, “the God-bearer”), from Ancient Greek Θεός (Theós, “God”) + τόκος (tókos, “childbirth”). First attested in 3rd–4th century. Cf. Christotokos.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/theotokos