Timotea - Name meaning, Popularity, Personality, and More

Timotea name Meaning and Dictionary

Name

Timotea

Name Meaning

"Timotea" This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Tīmótheos (Τῑμόθεος),” composed of two elements: “tīmḗ (τῑμή) timáō (τιμάω)” (to pay honor to, to hold in honor, treat honorably, to honor, revere, worship, esteem) plus “theós (θεός)” (divine, a deity, a god, God). In turn, the name means “In God’s honor, honored by God, honoring God.” Saint Timothy was the first 1st-century Christian bishop of Ephesus, whom tradition relates died around AD 97. The New Testament indicates that Timothy traveled with Saint Paul, who was also his mentor. He is addressed as the recipient of the epistles to Timothy. It is a common name in several countries, including non-English speaking ones. Pope Timothy II of Alexandria was the Patriarch of Alexandria for the Orthodox Church and the pope to the Coptic Orthodox Church (457–477). He was elected and consecrated after the death of the exiled Dioscorus of Alexandria in 454 by the Miaphysite opponents of the Council of Chalcedon and immediately went into hiding.

Definition

A feminine name of Greek origin.

Pronunciations

Ti-motea
tim-o-tea

Syllable

Timotea Syllable count: There are 4 syllables in the name Timotea

Timotea Overview and Analysis

Timotea Gender statistics

The name Timotea is typically used for Girls. Its a Feminine name with clear gender identification.

Popularity of the name Timotea

The name Timotea is classified as Very rare and ranked at the 25,157th most popular name in the Namedary database.

Country-Specific Popularity and Ranking of the Name Emma
Country	In-Country Rank	Population Share
United States	18,471	0%
Australia	47,137	0%
New Zealand	51,357	0%
United Kingdom	77,728	0%
Canada	105,032	0%

Where to find Timotea?

The name Timotea is predominantly found in United States (US), particularly in the state of Texas (TX), where it constitutes 0% of the total population.

Timotea Usage Trend Over Time

In recent years, the trend of using the name Timotea has been static and not widely adopted when choosing names for babies. The name Timotea was most used in 1920 with a usage rate of 25.71%. It was least used in 1921 with a usage rate of 17.14%.

To enhance readability, percentage is rounded up. Values less than 0.0015% have been omitted.
The data is carefully curated from authentic human sources and thoroughly analyzed from a wide range of sources.

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Names with a Similar Sound to Timotea

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Origin and History of the name Timotea

This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Tīmótheos (Τῑμόθεος)”, composed of two elements: “tīmḗ (τῑμή) timáō (τιμάω)” (to pay honor to, to hold in honor, treat honorably, to honor, revere, worship, esteem) plus “theós (θεός)” (divine, a deity, a god, God).

In turn, the name means “In God’s honor, honored by God, honoring God”.

Saint Timothy was the first 1st-century Christian bishop of Ephesus, whom tradition relates died around AD 97.

The New Testament indicates that Timothy traveled with Saint Paul, who was also his mentor.

He is addressed as the recipient of the epistles to Timothy.It is a common name in several countries, including non-English speaking ones.

Pope Timothy II of Alexandria was the Patriarch of Alexandria for the Orthodox Church and the pope to the Coptic Orthodox Church (457–477).

He was elected and consecrated after the death of the exiled Dioscorus of Alexandria in 454 by the Miaphysite opponents of the Council of Chalcedon and immediately went into hiding.

Timotea in Chinese

Boy names translation to Chinese

Translation: 泰莫特艾
Pronunce: (PinYin) : tài mò té ài

Girl names translation to Chinese

Translation: 缇莫特阿
Pronunce: (PinYin) : tí mò té ā

Timotea in Numerology

Timotea: Name to Numerology Conversion
T	I	M	O	T	E	A
	9		6		5	1
2		4		2

Applying the rules of numerology (Pythagorean numerology):

Soul Number (Heart's Desire Number): Number 3
Expression Number (Personality Number): Number 8
Destiny Number (Life Path Number): Number 11

Conclusions about the name Timotea

Should you named your daughter Timotea?

According to the gender statistics, the name Timotea is strongly associated with girls. This is because the name Timotea is most commonly given to girls. As a result, people will generally assume that a baby named Timotea is a girl.

Timotea is a gender-appropriate name for a daughter. However, it is not a gender-appropriate name for a son.

Is Timotea a good name?

The name Timotea enters the domain of less common yet exceptionally elegant and sophisticated names. These names often possess a sense of grandeur and poise, evoking an aura of refinement and distinction.

What are the Pros and Cons of the name Timotea?

Pros of the name Timotea:

Uniqueness: Your child will probably be the only one or one of a few people with their name, which can make them feel special and unique.
Potential for creativity: You have the freedom to choose a name that is truly unique and reflects your child's personality.
May not become dated: If Timotea has not changed in popularity for a long time, it is unlikely to go out of style.

Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to name your child Timotea is a personal one. There is no right or wrong answer. Consider all of the factors listed above, and make the decision that you and your partner feel is best for your child.