Theophilus
thee-OF-ih-lus
Theophilus means “beloved of God” or “friend of God,” a classical Christian name with long biblical and saintly use.
Meaning
The name comes from Greek elements meaning “God” and “beloved” or “friend,” giving the sense “beloved by God” or “friend of God.” It entered Christian use through the New Testament name Theophilus and later became a church name in England and elsewhere. Related Latinized and vernacular forms include Theophile, Teofilo, and Theophilo.
Origin
Ancient GreekLatinmasculine
Fun fact
19th-century name books note that Theophilus was used in England partly because it appeared in Scripture and as a favorite name in religious dialogues.