Timothy

== English == === Etymology === From Middle French Timothée, from Latin Tīmotheus, from Ancient Greek Τῑμόθεος (Tīmótheos), from τῑμάω (tīmáō, “I honour”) + θεός (theós, “god”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈtɪməθi/ Hyphenation: Tim‧o‧thy === Proper noun === Timothy Either of two books in the New Testament (1 Timothy and 2 Timothy) which are epistles to Timothy. Synonym: (abbreviation) Tim. A companion of Paul mentioned in the Bible. A male given name from Ancient Greek of biblical origin, also borne by early Christian saints. 1932 A. A. Milne, The Christopher Robin Verses: Cradle Song: O Timothy Tim / Has ten pink toes, / And ten pink toes / Has Timothy Tim. An unincorporated community in Tennessee, United States; named for early postmaster Timothy Stephens. A rare English surname originating as a patronymic. A surname from Irish, a rare adopted anglicization for Mac Tomaltaigh (“son of Tomaltach”) (Tumulty). ==== Derived terms ==== Tim Timmy ==== Related terms ==== Timotheus Timaeus Timeus (female given names): Tamsin, Thomasina (surnames): Timmis, Timms, Timpson, Tims, Timson ==== Translations ====