theotimos as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of theotimos

What is the meaning of the name theotimos ?

The baby name theotimos is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced thee-OH-tee-mohs (approx.; Greek: the-OH-ti-mos; IPA: /θeˈotimos/).

theotimos is Greek in Origin.

A Greek compound of theós “god” and timē “honor, worth,” Theotimos (Θεότιμος) conveys the sense “God‑honored,” often interpreted as “honored by God” and occasionally as “one who honors God.” It parallels Timotheos (Timothy) with the elements reversed, giving it a dignified, devotional tone while remaining distinct in nuance.

The name appears in late antique and Byzantine records, most notably borne by Theotimos (Latin Theotimus), bishop of Tomis on the Black Sea, revered in the Eastern Christian tradition. Usage persisted sporadically in monastic and clerical circles and today remains uncommon in the wider Hellenic world. Variants and cognates include Greek Theótimos, Latin Theotimus, French Théotime (well‑known in Québec), Spanish and Portuguese Teótimo, and Romanian Teotim/Teotimo. Short forms include Theo, Tim, Timo, and Teo. Feminine counterparts are occasionally found as Theotimi (Greek) or Teótima.

⚙ We can't find theotimos in any of the birth registries or name datasets we track. Names like this are usually very rare, tied to a particular region or tradition, or freshly invented. Whatever the reason, hardly anyone else has it.