Other Forms FormsTheognetus (latinized form), Theognitos (modern Greek transcription)
Meaning & History
Derived from Greek θεός (theos) meaning "god" and γνητός (gnetos) meaning "born". The latter word is ultimately derived from the Greek verb γίγνομαι (gignomai) meaning "to come into being, to be born". Also compare the related names Theogenes and Theognis.