Тимофе́й
Timoféjmasculine
Timothy is the English equivalent of the Russian male given name Тимофе́й (Timoféj).
The name is a masculine given name used to identify males.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Which one should you use?
The name has several variations depending on the social context. Тимофе́й is the standard form, while Тима is a common informal variant. Тимоха is a more casual, often rougher or more 'street' diminutive.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
Timoféj
Did you know?
- Russian names like Тимофе́й typically have a 'Name Day' based on the Orthodox calendar, which is sometimes celebrated as a secondary birthday.
- In Russian folklore and old songs, the name Тимофе́й is often associated with a simple, honest peasant or a hardworking villager.
- Russian grammar requires Тимофе́й to change its ending in different cases, such as becoming Тимофе́я when the person is the object of a sentence.
Examples in context
- Доброе утро, Тимофей!Good morning, Timothy!
- Привет, Тима!Hey, Tim!
- Хорошего дня, Тимофей!Have a great day, Timothy!
- Тимофе́й пришёл вовремя.Timofey prishol vovremya.Timothy arrived on time.
- Это мой друг Тимофе́й.Eto moy drug Timofey.This is my friend Timothy.
- Тимофе́й живёт в Москве.Timofey zhivyot v Moskve.Timothy lives in Moscow.
Example conversation
Dmitry and Anastasia are talking about their mutual friend.
- Дмитрий DmitryТы знаешь, где Тимофе́й?Ty znayesh', gde Timofey?Do you know where Timothy is?
- Анастасия AnastasiaНет, я его не видела.Net, ya yego ne videla.No, I haven't seen him.
- Дмитрий DmitryТимофе́й должен быть дома.Timofey dolzhen byt' doma.Timothy should be at home.
- Анастасия AnastasiaЯ позвоню ему позже.Ya pozvonyu yemu pozzhe.I will call him later.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “timothy” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
