What is the origin of the name Timoteo?

Timoteo is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Timoteo?

Timoteo is currently ranked #3032 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Timoteo?

Timoteo is pronounced tee-moh-TAY-oh.

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Timoteo

tee-moh-TAY-oh

Popularity

#3032

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

1,426

Peak Year

#41 in 2024

First Recorded

1912

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Italian and Spanish form of Timothy, meaning 'honoring God' in Greek.

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Tim Teo

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Numerology

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Nicknames

Tim Teo

Spelling Variations

Timothy Timothée

Similar Names

Mateo Leonardo Lorenzo Ricardo

Personality Traits

HonestKindLoyalGenerous

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