Teofilo

Teofilo represents the Italian as well as the Spanish and Portuguese variant of the Greek name Theophilos, with the Spanish spelling being Teófilo. The name has its roots in ancient Greece.

What does the name Teofilo mean?

The name Teofilo derives from the ancient Greek terms theos, meaning 'God', and philos, meaning 'dear, beloved, friend'. Thus, Teofilo can be interpreted as 'friend of God' or 'God's beloved'. Freely translated, one could also say 'the friend of God' or 'the one loved by God'. Today, the first name Teofilo is primarily common in Latin America. Related forms include Teofil, Theofilos, Theofilus, Theophil, Théophile, and Theopil. The feminine variant of the name is Teofila.

Where does the name Teofilo come from?

The first name Teofilo has its origins in ancient Greek and means 'the friend of God' or 'the one loved by God'. The components of the ancient Greek are theos, meaning 'God', and philos, which is used both as an adjective for 'beloved, dear' and as a noun for 'the friend, the beloved'. The name is used in Italian, Latin American, Portuguese, and Spanish languages.

How do you pronounce Teofilo?

The pronunciation of Teofilo is four syllables long and fluid. The name is pronounced as 'Te-o-fi-lo' [teoˈfiːlo], with the vowels flowing harmoniously into one another, creating a calm, even sound. The ending '-lo' gives the name a gentle and open note, making it pleasant to hear. Overall, Teofilo conveys a friendly and elegant impression - harmonious, clear, and with a gentle, cultured aura.

When is the name day of Teofilo?

The most significant name days for Teofilo are March 5 (Theophilus of Caesarea), May 19 (Theophilus of Corte), and October 13 (Theophilus of Antioch).

Popularity

In Germany, Teofilo is a rather rare first name. In 2016, it ranked 4,252nd on the list of the most common male first names. In the past ten years, Teofilo has been used as a first name fewer than ten times, causing it to fall to 8,008th place in the decade. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,767th. For the global popularity and distribution of Teofilo, you can check the latest rankings in the name charts of various countries.

Famous people

• Lucio Teofilo Da Silva (Brazilian football player)
• Mario Teofilo Orta Olita (Uruguayan football player)
• Teofilo Antonio Gutierrez Roncancio (football player from Colombia)
• Teofilo Augusto de Barros Neto (Brazilian musician)
• Teofilo B. Camomot (bishop from the Philippines)
• Teofilo Barrios (footballer from Paraguay)
• Teofilo Bastida Camomot (Philippine bishop)
• Teofilo Benito (long-distance runner from Spain)
• Teofilo Chantre (Cape Verdean singer)
• Teofilo Cid (Chilean writer)
• Teofilo Cubillas (Peruvian football player)
• Teofilo Dias (Brazilian poet)
• Teofilo Ferreira (swimmer from Brazil)
• Teofilo Folengo (Italian poet)
• Teofilo Gutierrez (Colombian footballer)
• Teofilo Martinez (Spanish actor)
• Teofilo Patini (Italian painter)
• Teofilo Pino (Chilean biathlete)
• Teofilo Spasojevic (footballer from Serbia)
• Teofilo Stevenson (Cuban boxer)