Τιμόθεος
Timótheosmasculine
The English name Timothy is translated into Greek as Τιμόθεος (Timótheos).
Τιμόθεος is a masculine given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
Timótheos
Did you know?
- The word τιμή inside the name can mean 'honor', 'price' or 'value' depending on the context.
- Greek has a feminine version of this name, Τιμοθέα, though it is significantly rarer than the masculine form.
- The name Τιμόθεος is a compound of two ancient Greek words, τιμή meaning 'honor' and θεός meaning 'god'.
Examples in context
- Σας παρουσιάζω τον κύριο Τιμόθεο Μίλερ.Let me introduce Mr. Timothy Miller to you.
- Η παρουσία του μητροπολίτη Τιμόθεου ήταν σημαντική σε αυτήν την τελετή.The presence of Metropolitan Timothy was significant in this ceremony.
- Ο Τίμος είναι ένας πολύ καλός φίλος.Tim is a very good friend.
- Γεια σου, Τίμο! Πώς είσαι;Hi, Tim! How are you?
- Ο Τίμος θα έρθει στο πάρτι αργότερα.Tim will come to the party later.
- Ο Τιμόθεος είναι καλός φίλος μου.O Timotheos einai kalos filos mou.Timothy is a good friend of mine.
- Ο Τιμόθεος δουλεύει στην αγορά.O Timotheos doulei stin agora.Timothy works at the market.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual acquaintance in a cafe.
- Κώστας KostasΠού είναι ο Τιμόθεος;Pou einai o Timotheos;Where is Timothy?
- Κυριακή KyriakiΟ Τιμόθεος είναι στο σπίτι του.O Timotheos einai sto spiti tou.Timothy is at his house.
- Κώστας KostasΘα τον δούμε σήμερα;Tha ton doume simera;Will we see him today?
- Κυριακή KyriakiΝαι, ο Τιμόθεος έρχεται αργότερα.Nai, o Timotheos erchetai argotera.Yes, Timothy is coming later.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “timothy” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.