Theophila
Greek · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Theophila
Theophila derives from the Greek elements "theos" (God) and "phila" (lover of), meaning "lover of God" or "beloved by God." The name has been used primarily in Christian communities, particularly in Eastern Orthodox and Catholic traditions, with historical instances including Saint Theophila, a 9th-century Christian martyr.
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Etymology
Theophila derives from the Greek elements "theos" (God) and "phila" (lover of), meaning "lover of God" or "beloved by God." The name has been used primarily in Christian communities, particularly in Eastern Orthodox and Catholic traditions, with historical instances including Saint Theophila, a 9th-century Christian martyr.
Theophila currently ranks #3,217 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1918.
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