Timotea
tee-moh-TAY-ah
Timotea is a girl’s name of Greek origin, meaning “Feminine form of Timoteo, from Greek origin meaning 'honoring God' or 'fearing God'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1920.
What Timotea Means
“Feminine form of Timoteo, from Greek origin meaning 'honoring God' or 'fearing God'.”
The Story of Timotea
A name that evokes the piety of early Christian scholars, a whisper of devotion from the past.
Timotea is the feminine counterpart to Timoteo, stemming from the Greek Timotheos. Its meaning, 'honoring God' or 'fearing God,' links it to a long tradition of devoutness and spiritual contemplation across Hellenistic and Roman societies.
You envision your daughter as a gentle soul, carrying peace and kindness in her heart. Timotea is a name for a child whose presence will bring a sense of serenity to your home, a quiet strength rooted in deep compassion.
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Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
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Peak Year
#10 in 1920
Total Births
60
First Recorded
1892
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