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Theofilos
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Theofilos represents a modern Greek form of the ancient Greek name Theophilos (Θεόφιλος). The name is composed of the ancient Greek terms theos (θεός), meaning 'God', and philos (φίλος), meaning 'dear, beloved, friend, loved one', and can be interpreted as 'friend of God' or 'God's beloved'.
What does the name Theofilos mean?
Theofilos is a Modern Greek variation of the ancient Greek Theophilos (Θεόφιλος). The name is made up of the ancient Greek words theos (θεός), meaning 'God', and philos (φίλος), meaning 'dear, beloved, friend, loved one'. Translated, it means 'friend of God' or 'God's beloved' and can also be understood as 'the friend of God' or 'the one loved by God'. Variants of Theofilos or Theophilos include Teofil, Teofilo, Theofilus, Theophil, Théophile, Theophilus, and Theopil.
Where does the name Theofilos come from?
Theofilos is a masculine name of Greek origin that means 'the friend of God' or 'the one loved by God'.
How do you pronounce Theofilos?
The sound and pronunciation of Theofilos are characteristic. The name has four to five syllables and is rhythmically structured. It is generally pronounced as 'The-o-fi-los' [teoˈfiːlɔs], with open vowels flowing together to create a harmonious sound. The stressed syllable with the long 'I' sound forms the center of the name, while the ending '-los' provides an open and classic finish. Theofilos sounds sonorous and rich in tradition – dignified, expansive, and melodic.
When is the name day of Theofilos?
The most important name days for Theofilos are March 5 (Theophilus of Caesarea), May 19 (Theophilus of Corte), and October 13 (Theophilus of Antioch).
Popularity
In Germany, Theofilos is a fairly common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,024th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2009, reaching 1,979th. In the last ten years, Theofilos has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 4,894th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,769th.
Nicknames & pet names
Phil / Theo
Frequently asked questions about the name Theofilos
What is the origin of the name Theofilos?
Theofilos is a masculine name of Greek origin and means 'the friend of God' or 'the one loved by God'.
What does the name Theofilos mean?
The name is composed of the ancient Greek words theos (God) and philos (friendly, beloved), making it an expression for 'friend of God'.
How popular is the name Theofilos?
Theofilos is known in some regions, particularly in Greece, but is less common in other countries. However, its variants have broader international usage.