Timotej - Name meaning, Popularity, Personality, and More

Timotej name Meaning and Dictionary

Name

Timotej

Name Meaning

"Timotej" 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 famous Slovenian footballer who plays for the Koper football club as a midfielder.

Pronunciations

Ti-motej
tim-o-te-j

Syllable

Timotej Syllable count: There are 3 syllables in the name Timotej
Divide Timotej into syllables: tim-o-tej

Timotej Overview and Analysis

Timotej Gender statistics

The name Timotej is typically used for Boys. Its a Masculine name with clear gender identification.

Popularity of the name Timotej

The name Timotej is classified as Very rare and ranked at the 55,599th most popular name in the Namedary database.

Country-Specific Popularity and Ranking of the Name Emma
Country	In-Country Rank	Population Share
United Kingdom	31,582	0%
United States	45,845	0%
Australia	57,469	0%
New Zealand	66,427	0%
Canada	111,528	0%

Where to find Timotej?

The name Timotej is predominantly found in United Kingdom (UK), particularly in the state of East Wales (EW), where it constitutes 0% of the total population.

Timotej Usage Trend Over Time

In recent years, the trend of using the name Timotej has been static and not widely adopted when choosing names for babies. The name Timotej was most used in 2008 with a usage rate of 100%. It was least used in 2008 with a usage rate of 100%.

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 Timotej

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Origin and History of the name Timotej

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.

Timotej in Chinese

Translation: 蒂莫泰伊
Pronunce: (PinYin) : dì mò tài yī

Timotej in Numerology

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

Applying the rules of numerology (Pythagorean numerology):

Soul Number (Heart's Desire Number): Number 2
Expression Number (Personality Number): Number 9
Destiny Number (Life Path Number): Number 11

Conclusions about the name Timotej

Should you named your son Timotej?

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

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

Is Timotej a good name?

Venturing into the realm of three-syllable names, The name Timotej stands out with its unique beauty. While less common than one- or two-syllable names, these names exude elegance and sophistication, making them a perfect choice for parents seeking a name that truly stands apart.

What are the Pros and Cons of the name Timotej?

Pros of the name Timotej:

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 Timotej 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 Timotej 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.