Timothy

Timothy Meaning & Origin

About Timothy
The name Timothy is of Greek origin and means "honoring God" or "one who honors God." It is derived from the Greek words "timē" meaning "honor" and "theos" meaning "God." Timothy is a name often associated with individuals who are faithful, dedicated, and have a strong sense of spirituality.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Timothy are male.

Timothy Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -4.60% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TM0
🗽 NYSIIS
TANA
🔊 Soundex
T05030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T IH1 M AH0 TH IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈtɪməθi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TM0', 'TMT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Timothy in Braille

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

The name Timothy in braille

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

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

The name Timothy in sign language

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