Théa is the French form of Thea, which itself originated as a short form of longer names such as Dorothea, Theodora, and Theresa. In French, the name is pronounced /te.a/ and functions as a feminine given name. Its ultimate roots trace back to the Greek Dorotheos, composed of the elements doron 'gift' and theos 'god', thus meaning 'gift of god'. This etymology parallels the reversed-order name Theodore.The name Dorothea was borne by several early Christian saints, including the 4th-century martyr Dorothea of Caesarea and the 14th-century Saint Dorothea of Montau, patron saint of Prussia. As a shorter, more modern alternative, Théa has gained popularity in France, fitting into a trend of concise, feminine names with classical undertones. While Théa stands alone as a given name, its masculine counterpart in French is Théodore.Meaning: 'gift of god' (via Greek roots)Origin: French form of Thea, from Greek DorotheaGender: FeminineUsage: Primarily FrenchRelated names: Dorothea, Theodora, Theresa, Dora