Timo

/ˈtiːmoʊ/ noun

Definition

A male given name, typically short for Timothy or used independently in Scandinavian and Germanic cultures.

Etymology

From Old Greek 'Timotheos', derived from 'timē' (honor) and 'theos' (god), literally meaning 'honoring God'. Timo is used in German, Finnish, and other Northern European languages.

Kelly Says

The name Timothy means 'honoring God' in Greek—so every Tim and Timo carries an ancient religious meaning! It became famous through Saint Timothy in the Bible, and remains popular across European cultures with different spelling traditions.

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