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Timothy

A male given name from Ancient Greek of biblical origin, also borne by early Christian saints.

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Origin
Greek
Pronunciation (IPA)
/ˈtɪməθi/, [ˈtʰɪməθɪi̯]

Etymology

From Middle French Timothée, from Latin Tīmotheus, from Ancient Greek Τῑμόθεος (Tīmótheos), from τῑμάω (tīmáō, “to honour”) + θεός (theós, “god”).

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What does the name Timothy mean?

A male given name from Ancient Greek of biblical origin, also borne by early Christian saints.

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