Boy name
Timotheus name meaning
“honoring God”
Timotheus is a masculine name of Greek origin meaning “honoring God.” It derives from Timotheos, combining timē, meaning “honor,” with theos, meaning “God.” This form is known through the New Testament figure Timothy, and its meaning draws directly on those two Greek name elements.
What does Timotheus mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Timotheus
From Greek Timotheos, combining timē 'honor' and theos 'God'. It is known through the New Testament figure Timothy.
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Name combinations with Timotheus
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Timotheus, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Timotheus: honoring God
- Kornelis: associated with a horn
- Louis: renowned in battle
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Meaning of each word
- Timotheus: honoring God
- Enoch: dedicated or consecrated
- Yoksan: catcher, trapper
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Timotheus Julian
Meaning of each word
- Timotheus: honoring God
- Julian: belonging to the family of Julius
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Meaning of each word
- Nathan: he has given
- Timotheus: honoring God
- Angelo: angel, messenger
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Timotheus Ruben
Meaning of each word
- Timotheus: honoring God
- Ruben: behold, a son
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Meaning of each word
- Timotheus: honoring God
- Leonard: brave as a lion
- Jose: may God add
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How to pronounce Timotheus
| Syllables | 4 · 9 letters · 9-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦠꦶꦩꦺꦴꦠꦺꦲꦸꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮒᮤᮙᮧᮒ᮪ᮠᮩᮞ᮪ |
Is Timotheus a boy’s name?
Yes, Timotheus is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Timotheus ranks #4,661 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 Timotheus
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 Timotheus
- Timotheus L. Wignyosubroto
- Timotheus Lesmana W · b. 1962
- Timotheus Polycarpus Da Lopez · b. 1948
- Timotheus Polycarpus Dalopez
FAQ about the name Timotheus
What is the meaning of Timotheus?
Timotheus means honoring God. From Greek Timotheos, combining timē 'honor' and theos 'God'. It is known through the New Testament figure Timothy.
Is Timotheus a boy’s name?
Yes, Timotheus is used mostly as a boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Timotheus?
Timotheus is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Timotheus have?
Timotheus has 4 syllables and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Timotheus?
Timotheus ranks #4,661 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 Timotheus?
Some ideas: Timotheus Kornelis Louis; Timotheus Enoch Yoksan; Timotheus Julian.
Famous people named Timotheus?
Notable people named Timotheus include Timotheus L. Wignyosubroto, Timotheus Lesmana W, Timotheus Polycarpus Da Lopez.
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