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Timofey

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Timofey Pronunciation

Timofey is pronounced tee-mah-FAY /ˌti.mɑˈfeɪ/Medium

Meaning: Russian form of Timothy — from Greek time, 'honor', plus theos, 'God' — 'honoring God; honored by God'High

In 30 seconds: Honoring God: Timofey is the Russian Timothy — 'honoring God'. Devout, classic, and warm.

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Origin HighGreek, Russian

MeaningRussian form of Timothy — from Greek time, 'honor', plus theos, 'God' — 'honoring God; honored by God'

U.S. rank (2024)#4847 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births21 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 494

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Timofey is the Russian form of Timothy — from Greek time, 'honor', plus theos, 'God' — 'honoring God; honored by God' (St Timothy). A devout, classic name across Russia (said 'tee-mah-FAY').

In the U.S. it appears in Russian families. Rare, honoring-God at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Timothy joins Greek time ('honor') with theos ('God') — 'honoring God' (St Timothy, Paul's companion) — Timofey is its Russian form, devout and classic.

Overall data confidence 82%

Behind the Name — Timofey — Russian form

Variations

TimothyTimofeiTimotei

Nicknames

Tima

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Timothy— the English form

Dmitri— a companion Russian classic

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Timofey?

Timofey is pronounced tee-mah-FAY (/ˌti.mɑˈfeɪ/). Press play above to hear Timofey said aloud.

How do you say Timofey?

Timofey is said tee-mah-FAY (/ˌti.mɑˈfeɪ/). Press play above to hear Timofey said aloud.

What does the name Timofey mean?

Timofey is the Russian Timothy — Greek 'honoring God; honored by God'.

Is Timofey a boy or girl name?

Timofey is a boy's name.

How popular is Timofey?

Timofey is a rare name in the U.S.