Theophile

Theophile Meaning & Origin

About Theophile
The name Theophile is of Greek origin and is derived from the elements "theos" meaning "god" and "philos" meaning "friend" or "lover." Therefore, the name Theophile can be interpreted to mean "friend of God" or "loved by God." It carries a religious connotation and is often associated with individuals who are devoted to their faith and have a strong connection with the divine.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Theophile are male.

Theophile Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -37.50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
0FL
🗽 NYSIIS
TAFFA
🔊 Soundex
T01040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
TH IY1 AH0 F AY2 L
🌐 IPA
/theophile*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('0FL', 'TFL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Theophile in Braille

Here's how to represent Theophile in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Theophile in braille

How to Spell the Name Theophile in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Theophile using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Theophile in sign language

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