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Timofey: Name Meaning and Origin

Pronounced: Timofey · 3 syllables

Everything about the name Timofey: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.

Meaning

«Honouring God»

Gender

Boy

Origin

Greek

Popularity

98 out of 100

Where Timofey is popular

  • Russia#5

Rankings come from each country’s official birth statistics. Where a statistics office publishes no ranked list, we show that a name is popular rather than estimating a position.

About the Name Timofey

Timofey is a boy's name with Greek roots, traditionally understood to mean "Honouring God." Names like this one tend to feel meaningful yet easy to wear from childhood into adulthood.

Pronounced Timofey, Timofey runs to 3 syllables and has a rhythm that is easy to say in many languages. Timofey is usually used in full, without a common nickname. Across languages you'll also come across related forms and spellings such as Тимофей.

Today Timofey is a very popular choice, scoring 98 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as faith.

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Variants & Related Spellings

Тимофей

FAQ

What does the name Timofey mean?+

The name Timofey means "Honouring God".

What is the origin of the name Timofey?+

Timofey is a name of Greek origin.

Is Timofey a girl or boy name?+

Timofey is traditionally a boy name.

How do you pronounce Timofey?+

Timofey is pronounced Timofey (3 syllables).

Is Timofey a popular name?+

Timofey is a very popular choice, scoring 98 out of 100 in our popularity index.

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