"honoring God"
Origin: Greek
Language: English
Timofey
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A Russian classic honoring God, deep and dignified
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Meaning & Origin
"in God's honor"
Origin: Greek via Russian
Language: English
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The Story of Timofey
Timofey is the Russian form of Timothy, from the ancient Greek Τιμόθεος (Timotheos), a compound of 'timē' (honor, esteem) and 'theos' (God), literally meaning 'honoring God' or 'in God's honor.' The name reached Russia through Byzantine Christianity and became enshrined in the Russian Orthodox tradition through Saint Timothy, companion of the Apostle Paul and the first bishop of Ephesus. The Russian form preserves the Greek 'ey' ending more faithfully than the English 'thy.'
Timofey has been a perennial favorite in Russia and Ukraine, consistently popular across generations. The name gained some international recognition through Timofey Mozgov, the Russian NBA basketball player who won an NBA championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016.
In Russian Orthodoxy, Saint Timothy (Timofei) is celebrated on January 22. The name carries deep religious significance as Timothy was Paul the Apostle's most trusted companion and the recipient of two New Testament epistles (1 and 2 Timothy). The name expresses a commitment to honoring God through one's life — a weighty name for a child.
Historical Record
Timofey first appeared in US Social Security records in 1994.
Over 494 babies have been named Timofey in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Timofey is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #4,720 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Timofey Mozgov won an NBA championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016
- Saint Timothy is traditionally considered the patron saint of people with stomach ailments, based on Paul's advice to him in 1 Timothy 5:23
Timofey in Other Languages
Greek
Τιμόθεος
Arabic
تيموثاوس
Russian
Тимофей
Spanish
Timoteo
Ukrainian
Тимофій
Popularity Over Time
#4,720
Current Rank
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Timofey
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Timofey Mozgov
Athlete
1986
Russian professional basketball player who won an NBA championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers (2016)
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Saint Timothy
Religious
First-century Christian bishop and close companion of Paul the Apostle, recipient of two New Testament epistles
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #4,720
- Total SSA Count
- 21
- Cultural Origins
- Russian Ukrainian Eastern European Greek Orthodox
- Pronunciation
- Hard
- Formality
- Formal
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Low
Alternative Spellings
Common Nicknames
Tima
Timka
Tim
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Frequently Asked Questions About Timofey
What does the name Timofey mean?
"honoring God" (from Greek). "in God's honor" (from Greek via Russian). Timofey is the Russian form of Timothy, from the ancient Greek Τιμόθεος (Timotheos), a compound of 'timē' (honor, esteem) and 'theos' (God), literally meaning 'honoring God' or 'in God's honor.' The name reached Russia through Byzantine Christianity and became enshrined in the Russian Orthodox tradition through Saint Timothy, companion of the Apostle Paul and the first bishop of Ephesus. The Russian form preserves the Greek 'ey' ending more faithfully than the English 'thy.'
What is the origin of the name Timofey?
Timofey has Greek, Greek via Russian, Russian, Ukrainian, Eastern European, and Greek Orthodox origins. In Greek, it means "honoring God". In Greek via Russian, it means "in God's honor".
Is Timofey a boy or girl name?
Timofey is primarily used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Timofey?
Timofey is currently ranked #4720 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Timofey?
Common nicknames for Timofey include Tima, Timka, and Tim.
What are good middle names for Timofey?
Popular middle name pairings include Timofey Alexei, Timofey Nikolai, Timofey Ivan, Timofey Dmitri, Timofey Pavel, Timofey Ilya, and Timofey Vasily.
What are good sibling names for Timofey?
Names that pair well with Timofey as siblings include Natasha, Alexei, Masha, Yuri, Dasha, Konstantin, and Anya.
How many syllables does Timofey have?
Timofey has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Timofey a common or rare name?
Timofey is an uncommon name, ranked #4720 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Timofey
Timofey is a boy name with Russian, Ukrainian, Eastern European, and Greek Orthodox origins . The name means "honoring God" in Greek .
Timofey is currently ranked #4,720 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Timofey has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Timofey include Tima, Timka, and Tim. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Timofey include Timothy, Timoteo, Timothee . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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