Timofiej
Greek · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Timofiej
Timofiej is the Polish and Russian form of Timothy, derived from the Greek name Timotheos, composed of "timē" (honor/respect) and "theos" (God), meaning "honoring God." The name is primarily used in Slavic Orthodox Christian and Catholic populations, with notable historical figures including Saint Timothy, a companion of the Apostle Paul, and various Russian and Polish nobility and clergy throughout history.
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Etymology
Timofiej is the Polish and Russian form of Timothy, derived from the Greek name Timotheos, composed of "timē" (honor/respect) and "theos" (God), meaning "honoring God." The name is primarily used in Slavic Orthodox Christian and Catholic populations, with notable historical figures including Saint Timothy, a companion of the Apostle Paul, and various Russian and Polish nobility and clergy throughout history.
Timofiej currently ranks #384 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.
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