Boy name
Timo name meaning
“honouring God”
Timo is a masculine name meaning “honouring God”, rooted in the Greek name Timotheos. That source combines an element meaning “honouring” with theos, meaning “God”. In European usage, Timo serves as a short form of Timotheus or Timothy, names that share this Greek origin.
What does Timo mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Timo
A European short form of Timotheus or Timothy, from Greek Timotheos, combining ‘honouring’ with theos, ‘God’.
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Name combinations with Timo
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Timo, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Timo: honouring God
- Kornelis: associated with a horn
- Semen: God has heard
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Meaning of each word
- Timo: honouring God
- Marselino: associated with Marcellus
- Yosep: may God add
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Timo Yopi
Meaning of each word
- Timo: honouring God
- Yopi: may God add
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Meaning of each word
- Paskah: celebration of Jesus' resurrection
- Timo: honouring God
- Leonard: brave as a lion
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Timo Korneles
Meaning of each word
- Timo: honouring God
- Korneles: associated with a horn
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Timo Kristian Christiano
Meaning of each word
- Timo: honouring God
- Kristian: follower of Christ
- Christiano: follower of Christ
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How to pronounce Timo
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦠꦶꦩꦺꦴ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮒᮤᮙᮧ |
Is Timo a boy’s name?
Yes, Timo is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 75% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Timo ranks #3,692 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Timo
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 Timo
- Timo Tjahjanto · b. 1980
- A.P.A Timo Pangerang · b. 1966
- Timo Samin
FAQ about the name Timo
What is the meaning of Timo?
Timo means honouring God. A European short form of Timotheus or Timothy, from Greek Timotheos, combining ‘honouring’ with theos, ‘God’.
Is Timo a boy’s name?
Yes, Timo is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 75% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Timo?
Timo is of Greek and European origin.
How many syllables does Timo have?
Timo has 2 syllables (Ti-mo) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Timo?
Timo ranks #3,692 among boy names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Timo?
Some ideas: Timo Kornelis Semen; Timo Marselino Yosep; Timo Yopi.
Famous people named Timo?
Notable people named Timo include Timo Tjahjanto, A.P.A Timo Pangerang, Timo Samin.
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