Timor
Fact sheet
- Name
- Timor
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
The name Timor is considered a pietistic boy's name, likely originating in the 16th century.
What does the name Timor mean?
Timor is a boy's name that is associated with Psalm 110 and has the meaning 'the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom,' translated from the Latin expression 'initium sapientiae timor domini.' In essence, the name means 'the God-fearing one'; the fear of God is one of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit. Additionally, there is a reference to the Hebrew word timor (טימור), which means 'palm branches' and 'palm fronds.' In the 1970s, the name saw a revival, often understood as a variant of the Turkish name Timur, which means 'the Iron One.'
Where does the name Timor come from?
The name Timor has its roots in Latin and means 'the God-fearing one.'
How do you pronounce Timor?
Ti-mor, where the 'i' is short and the 'o' is stressed.
When is the name day of Timor?
The name day for Timor falls on October 10.
Popularity
In Germany, Timor is a rather rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,453rd on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 2009, reaching 1,979th place. Over the last ten years, Timor has been given as a first name about 10 times, placing it 6,380th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,629th.
Famous people
- Timor Avitan (Israeli football player)
- Timor Taimuras Kasaraschwili (wrestler from Russia)
Frequently asked questions about the name Timor
What does the name Timor mean?
Timor means 'the God-fearing one' and refers to the Latin expression 'initium sapientiae timor domini,' which translates to 'the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom.'
Where does the name Timor come from?
The name Timor has its origins in Latin, Hebrew, and Old Turkish. In Latin, 'timor' stands for fear of God, in Hebrew, 'טימור' means palm branches, and in Old Turkish, 'temür' refers to iron.
How popular is the name Timor?
In the 1970s, the name Timor experienced a revival and is often understood as a variant of the Turkish name Timur, which means 'the Iron One.' However, its popularity varies by region.