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Christian Name Meaning & Origin Guide

Timotheus

Honoring God

Pronunciation: /ˈtɪməθi/, /tɪˈmɒθi/, /ˈtɪməθjuːs/, /ˈtɪməθjuːs/, /ˈtɪməθiː/, /ˈtɪməθiː/ ([tɪˈmɔːθɪs])

Boy Name Biblical origin Popularity 65
Meaning
Honoring God
Origin
Biblical
Lucky Number
15
Lucky Day
Friday
Lucky Stone
Ruby
Life Path
6
Popularity Score
65
Language
English, Greek, Latin
Lucky Colors: RedPurple

What does Timotheus mean?

In Greek, Timotheus means 'honoring God'. This name was borne by several figures in the New Testament, including Timothy, who was one of Paul's companions and a leader in the early Christian church.

Timotheus in other languages & scripts

Hebrew
טימותאי
Gift of God
Greek
Τιμόθεος
Honoring God
Latin
Timotheus
Gift of God
English
Timotheus
Timothy

How to pronounce Timotheus

English pronunciation
/ˈtɪməθi/, /tɪˈmɒθi/, /ˈtɪməθjuːs/, /ˈtɪməθjuːs/, /ˈtɪməθiː/, /ˈtɪməθiː/
Biblical pronunciation
/tɪˈmɒθi/, /tɪˈmɒθi/
IPA notation
[tɪˈmɔːθɪs]

Numerology & personality

Persons with a 6 Life Path Number are nurturers, supporters, and teachers. They are caring, compassionate, and self-sacrificing.

Associated Traits
KindFaithfulLoyalC = CourageousH = Humble

Spiritual & cultural context

A name for those who are devoted to their faith.

The name Timotheus has significant historical and cultural impact in Christianity. It was borne by several early Christian figures, most notably Timothy, who became a close companion and aide to the apostle Paul. This name came to symbolize dedication to the teachings and mission of Christianity.

Scriptural & traditional roots

Biblical scripture: New Testament (Acts 15:22, 16:1-5, 1 Corinthians 4:16-17, 16:10, Philippians 2:19, 4:9, Philemon 1:1)

Popularity of Timotheus by region

Region Country Score Year
Poland PL 78 2024
United States US 68 2024
Italy IT 73 2024

Spelling variations of Timotheus

Timothe

Names similar to Timotheus

Frequently asked questions about Timotheus

What is the meaning of Timotheus?
Timotheus is a Greek name that means 'honoring God'.
Is Timotheus a Christianity name?
Yes, Timotheus is a Greek name with significant religious and cultural ties to Christianity.
How to pronounce Timotheus?
Tih-moh-thee-us
Is Timotheus popular today?
While not extremely popular, Timotheus has maintained a presence in various regions and communities, particularly within Christian circles.
What is the origin of Timotheus?
Timotheus is a Greek name that translates to 'honoring God'.