Teofilo
Greek · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Teofilo
Teofilo derives from the Greek elements "theos" (God) and "philos" (lover of), meaning "lover of God" or "beloved by God." The name has been used primarily in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese-speaking Catholic communities, with historical roots in early Christian tradition and Saint Theophilus of Antioch.
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Etymology
Teofilo derives from the Greek elements "theos" (God) and "philos" (lover of), meaning "lover of God" or "beloved by God." The name has been used primarily in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese-speaking Catholic communities, with historical roots in early Christian tradition and Saint Theophilus of Antioch.
Teofilo currently ranks #12,197 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1978.
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