Deodat
Deodat or Déodat is a masculine given name. In the French language, it means "God has given", in similar usage to Dieudonné, Matthew, Theodore, Jonathan, and Nathaniel.
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | French, Greek, South Asian |
| Meaning | "God's Gift" |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Adeodatus, Dieudonné |
The name is also found among South Asian communities and their diaspora.
Notable people
- Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu, (1750– 1801), French geologist
- Deodat Lawson, (fl. 1684–1688), British colonial minister
- Deodat del Monte, (1582–1644), Flemish painter, architect, engineer, astronomer, and art dealer
- Déodat de Séverac, (1872–1921), French composer
- Deodatus of Nevers (d. 679), bishop of Nevers
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