Gender: Male
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Friend of God, Loved by God, Beloved by God
Pronunciation: thee-OF-uh-luhs, /θiˈɑfələs/, TH IY AH F AY L AH S
Popularity Rank: #13,722
Derived from the Greek name Theophilos, meaning 'friend of god' or 'loved by god'. It was a common name in ancient Greece and is mentioned in the New Testament as the recipient of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles.
The name Theophilus is of Greek origin and means Friend of God, Loved by God, Beloved by God. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Theophilus is commonly found in Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, and 47 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: thee-OF-uh-luhs
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /θiˈɑfələs/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: TH IY AH F AY L AH S
TH: Pronounce as in "thin" (TH IH N)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
F: Pronounce as in "fish" (F IH SH)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Theophilus is recorded 3,380 times globally, ranking it as the 13,722th most common name worldwide.
Theophilus is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 1,766 occurrences, making it the 769th most popular name in the country.
In Ghana, the name Theophilus is found among 1 in every 236 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | #769 | 1 : 657 |
| Ghana | #238 | 1 : 236 |
| South Africa | #4,019 | 1 : 6,138 |
| United States of America | #11,790 | 1 : 11,031 |
| United Kingdom | #9,399 | 1 : 9,967 |
| Italy | #24,149 | 1 : 35,834 |
| Cameroon | #6,083 | 1 : 17,081 |
| Singapore | #11,041 | 1 : 24,564 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Theophilus from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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