Timofejs
Greek · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Timofejs
Timofejs is the Latvian form of Timothy, derived from the Greek name Timotheos (Τιμόθεος), composed of timē (honor) and theos (God), meaning "honoring God." The name is primarily used in Latvia and other Baltic regions with Slavic influence, and has deep roots in Christian tradition through Saint Timothy, the companion of the Apostle Paul in the New Testament.
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Etymology
Timofejs is the Latvian form of Timothy, derived from the Greek name Timotheos (Τιμόθεος), composed of timē (honor) and theos (God), meaning "honoring God." The name is primarily used in Latvia and other Baltic regions with Slavic influence, and has deep roots in Christian tradition through Saint Timothy, the companion of the Apostle Paul in the New Testament.
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