Boy name
Theofilus name meaning
“friend or lover of God”
Theofilus is a masculine name of Greek origin meaning “friend or lover of God.” It comes from Theophilos, combining theos, meaning “God,” with philos, meaning “friend” or “loving.” The name appears in the New Testament, and its meaning reflects the combination of these two Greek elements.
What does Theofilus mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Theofilus
From Greek Theophilos, combining theos 'God' and philos 'friend, loving'. The name appears in the New Testament.
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Name combinations with Theofilus
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Theofilus, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Theofilus: friend or lover of God
- Rene: reborn, born anew
- Mikha: who is like God?
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Meaning of each word
- Theofilus: friend or lover of God
- Lasarus: God has given help
- Mike: who is like God?
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Theofilus Paskah
Meaning of each word
- Theofilus: friend or lover of God
- Paskah: celebration of Jesus' resurrection
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Meaning of each word
- Habel: breath, fleeting vapor
- Theofilus: friend or lover of God
- Cristian: follower of Christ
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Theofilus Angelo
Meaning of each word
- Theofilus: friend or lover of God
- Angelo: angel, messenger
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Meaning of each word
- Theofilus: friend or lover of God
- Joshua: the Lord is salvation
- Agustino: venerable, worthy of respect
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How to pronounce Theofilus
| Syllables | 4 · 9 letters · 9-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦠꦺꦲꦺꦴꦥ꦳ꦶꦭꦸꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮒ᮪ᮠᮨᮇᮖᮤᮜᮥᮞ᮪ |
Is Theofilus a boy’s name?
Yes, Theofilus is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Theofilus ranks #4,659 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Theofilus
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Indra♂Name of the god of rain and thunder
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Ismail♂God hears
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Daniel♂God is my judge
- Yohanes♂God has shown favour
- John♂God grants grace
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Denny♂Associated with the god Dionysos
- Deni♂Associated with the god Dionysos
Famous people named Theofilus
- Theofilus Allorerung · b. 1957
- Theofilus Waimuri · b. 1946
- Theofilus Moan Sato · b. 1967
FAQ about the name Theofilus
What is the meaning of Theofilus?
Theofilus means friend or lover of God. From Greek Theophilos, combining theos 'God' and philos 'friend, loving'. The name appears in the New Testament.
Is Theofilus a boy’s name?
Yes, Theofilus is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Theofilus?
Theofilus is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Theofilus have?
Theofilus has 4 syllables (The-o-fi-lus) and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Theofilus?
Theofilus ranks #4,659 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Theofilus?
Some ideas: Theofilus Rene Mikha; Theofilus Lasarus Mike; Theofilus Paskah.
Famous people named Theofilus?
Notable people named Theofilus include Theofilus Allorerung, Theofilus Waimuri, Theofilus Moan Sato.
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