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Timoteo
Honoring God
Origin
Greek
Used in
it
Origin and meaning of Timoteo
Timoteo comes from the Greek Timótheos, from timáō 'to honour' and theós 'god' — 'one who honours God' or 'honoured by God'. The name is linked to Saint Timothy, Paul's cherished disciple and recipient of two of his epistles, giving it a strong Christian root. It is used in Italy and Spain, while the English-speaking world prefers Timothy. It conveys devotion, faithfulness and respect.
Variants around the world
How Timoteo sounds in other languages.
TimothyTimothéeTimotheusTimofey
Famous people
- San Timoteo— saint
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