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Timotheos name Meaning and Dictionary

Name

Timotheos

Name Meaning

"Timotheos" 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.

Pronunciations

tim-o-th-e-o-s
TihM-ow-DHIY-aoS
Ti-moth-eos
Timo-theos

Syllable

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

Timotheos Overview and Analysis

Timotheos Gender statistics

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

Popularity of the name Timotheos

The name Timotheos is classified as Very rare and ranked at the 54,238th most popular name in the Namedary database.

Country-Specific Popularity and Ranking of the Name Emma
Country	In-Country Rank	Population Share
New Zealand	6,693	0%
Australia	10,141	0%
United States	140,775	0%
Canada	140,775	0%
United Kingdom	140,775	0%

Where to find Timotheos?

The name Timotheos is predominantly found in Australia (AU), particularly in the state of South Australia (SA), where it constitutes 0% of the total population.

Timotheos Usage Trend Over Time

In recent years, the trend of using the name Timotheos has been static and not widely adopted when choosing names for babies. The name Timotheos was most used in 1966 with a usage rate of 40%. It was least used in 1964 with a usage rate of 20%.

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 Timotheos

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Four Syllable Names Similar to Timotheos

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Origin and History of the name Timotheos

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.

Timotheos in Chinese

Boy names translation to Chinese

Translation: 泰莫特奥
Pronunce: (PinYin) : tài mò té ào

Girl names translation to Chinese

Translation: 缇莫特欧
Pronunce: (PinYin) : tí mò té ōu

Timotheos in Numerology

Timotheos: Name to Numerology Conversion
T	I	M	O	T	H	E	O	S
	9		6			5	6
2		4		2	8			1

Applying the rules of numerology (Pythagorean numerology):

Soul Number (Heart's Desire Number): Number 8
Expression Number (Personality Number): Number 8
Destiny Number (Life Path Number): Number 7

Conclusions about the name Timotheos

Should you named your son Timotheos?

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

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

Is Timotheos a good name?

The name Timotheos 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 Timotheos?

Pros of the name Timotheos:

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 Timotheos 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 Timotheos 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.