Timoteo
Timoteo is a Christian boy name of Greek, via Latin origin, meaning “Honouring God”.
| Meaning | Honouring God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Greek, via Latin |
| Pronunciation | tee-moh-TEH-oh |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Spain, Italy, Mexico, Argentina |
Meaning and origin of Timoteo
Timoteo is the Spanish and Italian form of Timothy, from the Greek Timotheos, made of time, 'honour', and theos, 'god'. In the New Testament Timothy is a young companion of the apostle Paul, and two of Paul's letters are addressed to him. Tradition remembers him as the first bishop of Ephesus. Timo and Teo are common short forms.
Is Timoteo a Christian name?
Timoteo is a New Testament name: Timothy travels with Paul in Acts and receives the letters 1 and 2 Timothy.
How popular is Timoteo?
An uncommon but recognised name, with some recent interest in Spain and Argentina.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Timoteo mean?
Timoteo means 'Honouring God'. It is of Greek, via Latin origin.
Is Timoteo a Christian name?
Timoteo is a New Testament name: Timothy travels with Paul in Acts and receives the letters 1 and 2 Timothy.
How do you pronounce Timoteo?
Timoteo is pronounced tee-moh-TEH-oh.
Is Timoteo a boy or girl name?
Timoteo is usually a boy name.