Theophile
Ancient Greek · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Theophile
The name 'Theophile' means "loved by God" or "friend of God," derived from the Greek elements *theos* (god) and *philos* (loving/beloved).
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Etymology
The name 'Theophile' means "loved by God" or "friend of God," derived from the Greek elements *theos* (god) and *philos* (loving/beloved). It is used primarily in French and other Christian cultures, notably appearing in the New Testament as the addressee of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles.
Theophile currently ranks #13,852 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1928.
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