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Teofil represents the Romanian and Polish variant of the ancient Greek name Theophilos as well as its Latinized form Theophilus.
What does the name Teofil mean?
Teofil is the Romanian and Polish form of the ancient Greek name Theophilos or its Latinized form Theophilus. The name derives from the ancient Greek terms theos, meaning 'God', and philos, meaning 'dear, beloved, friend'. Thus, it carries the meaning 'friend of God' or 'God's beloved'; more freely interpreted, it could also be understood as 'the friend of God' or 'the one loved by God'. Other variants of Teofil or Theophilos include Teofilo, Theofilos, Theofilus, Theophil, Théophile, and Theopil. The feminine form is Teofila.
Where does the name Teofil come from?
The name Teofil has its roots in ancient Greek and means 'the friend of God' or 'the one loved by God'.
How do you pronounce Teofil?
The sound structure of the name Teofil is three syllables and melodic. It is pronounced as 'Te-o-fil' [teˈoːfiːl], with bright vowels and soft consonants flowing harmoniously into one another. The name unfolds smoothly through open syllables, and the final L gives the sound a gentle rounding. Teofil conveys an elegant, tradition-conscious impression and is harmoniously structured.
When is the name day of Teofil?
The most significant name days for Teofil fall on March 5 (Theophilus of Caesarea), May 19 (Theophilus of Corte), and October 13 (Theophilus of Antioch).
Popularity
Teofil is a common first name in Germany and currently ranks 4,024th on the list of the most popular male baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2007 when it was 1,124th. In the last ten years, Teofil has been chosen as a first name about 30 times, placing it 4,458th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 4,384th.
Famous people
- Karol Jozef Teofil Estreicher (historian from Poland)
- Teodor Teofil Matecki (physicist from England)
- Teofil Aleksander Lenartowicz (Polish poet)
- Teofil Antoni Antar Jaxa Kwiatkowski (Polish artist)
- Teofil Lenartowicz (poet from Poland)
- Teofil Ociepka (painter from Poland)
- Teofil Oroian (Romanian historian)
- Teofil Peter (Romanian musician)
- Teofil Rutka (philosopher from the USA)
Frequently asked questions about the name Teofil
Where does the name Teofil come from?
Teofil has its roots in ancient Greek and is found in the Polish and Romanian languages.
What does the name Teofil mean?
Teofil means 'friend of God' or 'the one loved by God', derived from the Greek words 'theos' for God and 'philos' for friend or beloved.
How popular is the name Teofil?
Teofil is common in certain regions, particularly in Romania and Poland, but has overall lower recognition in international comparison.