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Timoteo

Meaning — The Italian and Spanish form of Timothy, from the Greek Timotheos composed of time meaning "honor" and theos meaning "god" — thus "honoring God" or "honored by God". Timothy was a companion of Saint Paul who received two of the New Testament epistles bearing his name, becoming an important early Christian figure and patron saint of Ephesus.·Ancient Greek origin·Male·tee-moh-TEH-oh

Timoteo Timoteo carries the Greek theological ideal of divine honor encoded in its two components — a name that presents the bearer's relationship with the divine as one of mutual honoring, a reciprocal recognition that elevates both parties. The New Testament Timothy was notably young for his responsibilities and was counseled by Paul to overcome timidity and assert his authority despite his youth, giving the name an interesting undertow of courage finding its strength. It suits characters who must discover their authority in difficult circumstances.

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