Best-BabyName
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.

Related Names

theos

Roots

philos

Roots

Theophilos

Variant

Theophila

Feminine Forms

Theophile

Feminine Forms

Theo

Other Languages & Cultures

Theofilus

Other Languages & Cultures

Théophile

Other Languages & Cultures

Theophil

Other Languages & Cultures

Theofilos

Other Languages & Cultures

Teofilo

Other Languages & Cultures

Teofil

Other Languages & Cultures

Teófilo

Other Languages & Cultures

Téo

Other Languages & Cultures

Teofil

Other Languages & Cultures

Feofil

Other Languages & Cultures

Teófilo

Other Languages & Cultures

Stay Updated

Get notified about new features and name trends