Male Name
Theophilus
θi.ˈɑf.ɪ.ləs
θi.ˈɒf.ɪ.ləs
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
artists
authors
Catholic saints
composers
emperors
exorcists
expressionist artists
friendship
God
history
Writing Systems
ΘεόφιλοςAncient Greek
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
75/100
classic160%
mature140%
formal160%
upper class140%
wholesome140%
strong160%
refined140%
strange140%
complex120%
serious140%
Meaning & Etymology
Latinized form of the Greek name Θεόφιλος (Theophilos) meaning "friend of god", derived from θεός (theos) meaning "god" and φίλος (philos) meaning "friend". In the New Testament the evangelist Luke addresses his gospel and the Book of Acts to a man named Theophilus.