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Names Like Theophilus

24 similar names matched by popularity and Christian origin — Theophilus derives from the Greek elements "theos" (God) and "philos" (lover of), meaning "lover of God" or "beloved….

How we find these: names ranked close to Theophilus in real popularity data, prioritizing names that share its cultural origin, with phonetic near-duplicates removed so the list stays genuinely varied.

Names similar to Theophilus

Rank #941 Anointed “The name 'Anointed' means "chosen or consecrated by being smeared with oil," derived from…”

Rank #941 Dominion “The given name 'Dominion' is derived from the Latin word 'dominium,' meaning 'lordship' o…”

Rank #941 Jhael “Jhael is a modern variant spelling of names like Jael or Jehael, derived from Hebrew root…”

Rank #941 Kirolos “Kirolos is the Arabic form of the Greek name Kyrillos (Cyrillus), derived from the Greek …”

Rank #941 Iosua-Emanuel “Iosua-Emanuel combines two Hebrew names: Iosua (Greek form of Joshua, meaning "God is sal…”

Rank #941 Joara “Joara is a variant of Joanna, derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan (יוֹחָנָן), meaning "G…”

Rank #941 Jordan-Joel “Jordan derives from the Hebrew name Yarden, meaning "the descender" or "flowing down," re…”

Rank #941 Samuel-Nikolas “Samuel derives from Hebrew Šəmû'ēl, meaning "God has heard," while Nikolas comes from Gre…”

Rank #941 Lucas-Emir “Lucas-Emir combines two distinct names: Lucas derives from the Latin "Lucanus" or the nam…”

Rank #941 Balthasar-Primus “Balthasar derives from Akkadian via Greek, meaning "Baal protects" or "lord of treasures,…”

Rank #941 Kevin-Gabriel “Kevin derives from the Irish name Caoimhín, meaning "handsome" or "fair," from the Old Ir…”

Rank #941 Mattheo-David “Mattheo-David combines two Hebrew names: Mattheo (variant of Matthew) derives from Mattit…”

Rank #941 Emanuel-Aiden “Emanuel derives from the Hebrew name Immanuel, meaning "God is with us" (from "Imanu" mea…”

Rank #941 Elias-Oliver “Elias-Oliver combines two names: Elias derives from the Hebrew name Elijah (Eliyahu), mea…”

Rank #941 Rafael-Emanuel “Rafael derives from the Hebrew name Raphael, meaning "God heals," from the root words "ra…”

Rank #942 Tekla “Tekla derives from the Greek name Thekla, formed from the Greek word "theos" (God) and "k…”

Rank #945 Athanasie “Athanasie means "immortal" or "eternal," derived from the Greek root "athanatos" (ἀθάνατο…”

Rank #946 Madalyn “Madalyn is a variant spelling of Magdalene, derived from the Latin "Magdala," meaning "of…”

Rank #936 Lazarre “Lazarre is a French variant of Lazarus, derived from the Hebrew name Eleazar (אלעזר), mea…”

Rank #947 Fulgence “Fulgence derives from the Latin name Fulgentius, meaning "shining" or "gleaming," from th…”

Rank #949 Avit “Avit derives from the Latin name Avitus, meaning "ancestral" or "of the ancestors," roote…”

Rank #952 Passion “The name Passion derives from the Latin word "passio," meaning suffering or enduring, and…”

Rank #956 Yohana “Yohana is the feminine form of Yohanan, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan (יוֹחָנָן),…”

Rank #925 Ireine “The name Ireine is derived from the Greek name Eirene (Εἰρήνη), meaning "peace," from the…”

Sister names for Theophilus

Same cultural background as Theophilus, opposite gender — matched for sibling-set naming.

Rank #97 Josina “Josina is a feminine diminutive form of Josiah, derived from the Hebrew name Yošiyyāhū, m…”

Rank #259 Ameliia “The given name 'Ameliia' is derived from the Germanic word 'amal,' meaning 'work' or ' in…”

Rank #328 Alixe “Alixe is a variant spelling of Alexis, derived from the Greek name Alexios (Ἀλέξιος), whi…”

Rank #377 Kirstyn “Kirstyn is a modern English spelling variant of Kirsten, which derives from the Latin nam…”

Rank #390 Annabell “The given name 'Annabell' is derived from the Hebrew name 'Anna' or 'Hannah', meaning 'gr…”

Rank #399 Psalm “Psalm derives from the Greek word "psalmos," meaning a song or hymn, particularly one sun…”

Rank #411 Annamarie “The given name 'Annamarie' is derived from the Hebrew name 'Anna' (meaning 'gracious' or …”

Rank #417 Clarie “# Clarie Clarie is a variant spelling of Claire, derived from the Latin root "clarus" me…”

Frequently Asked Questions

How are "names like Theophilus" chosen?

We match by real popularity data (global ranking) and, where known, shared cultural origin — then remove phonetic near-duplicates (like Gitanjali/Geetanjali) so every suggestion is genuinely distinct. Top matches for Theophilus include Anointed, Dominion, Jhael.

What is the origin of the name Theophilus?

Theophilus is a Christian name. Theophilus derives from the Greek elements "theos" (God) and "philos" (lover of), meaning "lover of God" or "beloved by God." The name was widely used in early Christian communities, particularly in the Eastern Orthodox and Catholic traditions, and is notably borne by Saint Theophilus and the addressee of the Gospel of Luke.

What are good sister names for Theophilus?

If Theophilus is used for one child, Josina is a well-matched Sister name from the same cultural background — see the full list below.

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