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BoyPronounced American English /θi.ˈɑf.ɪ.ləs/; British English /θi.ˈɒf.ɪ.ləs/

Theophilus

A name of Latinized origin meaning "friend of god".

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Theophilus is a boy name with Latinized roots meaning "friend of god".

Pronunciation: American English /θi.ˈɑf.ɪ.ləs/; British English /θi.ˈɒf.ɪ.ləs/.

GenderBoy
OriginLatinized
Meaningfriend of god
PronunciationAmerican English /θi.ˈɑf.ɪ.ləs/; British English /θi.ˈɒf.ɪ.ləs/

Meaning and history

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.

Notes and context

Usage: biblical, ancient greek | Ancient Greek: Θεόφιλος