Timotheus
Meaning of Timotheus
Timotheus is a male name with origins in both German and Dutch. In German and Dutch, it is pronounced as "tee-moh-TAY-oos" (/tiːmoˈteɪus/). It also has Greek origins, where it is pronounced as "tee-moh-THAY-oos" (/tiːmoˈθeɪus/). Timotheus is a variation of the name Timothy.
In terms of popularity in the United States, Timotheus has had varying levels of occurrence over the years. In recent years, it has been less commonly used, with only 6 occurrences in 2015 and 7 occurrences in 2012. However, there have been periods when it was more popular, such as in 1994 when it ranked at number 9 with 5867 occurrences. Overall, Timotheus offers a unique and distinctive option for parents looking for a less common name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
German,Dutch
- Pronunced as tee-moh-TAY-oos (/tiːmoˈteɪus/)
Greek
- Pronunced as tee-moh-THAY-oos (/tiːmoˈθeɪus/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Timotheus
| Timotheus Höttges is a German businessman and the CEO of Deutsche Telekom AG. |
| Timotheus of Miletus was a Greek musician and poet known for innovating "new music" by adding strings to the lyre, but faced criticism from the Spartans and Athenians. |
| Timotheus Josephus Verschuur was a Dutch politician. |
