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Teofilo
Friend of God
Origin
Greek
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Origin and meaning of Teofilo
Teofilo derives from the Greek Theóphilos, from theós ('God') and philos ('friend, beloved'): it means 'friend of God' or 'beloved of God'. It has an evangelical flavour, since the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles are addressed to a Theophilus. In Italy it is rare, with a learned, ancient tone; it thrives more in the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking world as Teófilo. The variants Theophilus and the French Théophile keep its classical elegance.
Variants around the world
How Teofilo sounds in other languages.
TheophilusThéophileTeófilo
Famous people
- Teofilo Folengo— poet
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Teofilo mean?
The name Teofilo means Friend of God.
What is the origin of the name Teofilo?
Origin of Teofilo: Greek.
What are the international variants of the name Teofilo?
International variants of Teofilo: Theophilus, Théophile, and Teófilo.