Tymofij
Greek · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Tymofij
Tymofij is the Polish and Ukrainian form of Timothy, derived from the Greek name Timotheos (Τιμόθεος), composed of timē (honor) and theos (God), meaning "honoring God." The name is used primarily in Polish, Ukrainian, and other Slavic-speaking populations, with historical prominence in Eastern Orthodox and Catholic Christian traditions, notably borne by Saint Timothy, a companion of the Apostle Paul.
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Etymology
Tymofij is the Polish and Ukrainian form of Timothy, derived from the Greek name Timotheos (Τιμόθεος), composed of timē (honor) and theos (God), meaning "honoring God." The name is used primarily in Polish, Ukrainian, and other Slavic-speaking populations, with historical prominence in Eastern Orthodox and Catholic Christian traditions, notably borne by Saint Timothy, a companion of the Apostle Paul.
Tymofij currently ranks #341 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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