God's gift
Pronunciation: teh-oh-FEE-lah
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Teofila is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "God's gift". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: teh-oh-FEE-lah. Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Θεοφίλα
שמה של Θεοφίλα: 'αγαπημένη του Θεού'
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
teh-oh-FEE-lah
IPA
/tɛɔˈfiːlə/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
7
Lucky Day
Thursday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Sapphire
Life Path Number
6
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Teofila was the name of a Byzantine empress who ruled with her husband, Justinian II, from 687 to 695 AD. She is remembered for her patronage of monastic foundations and her role in the restoration of iconoclasm in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Late 7th century AD
Teofila was also the name of a medieval queen of Sicily, who ruled from 1325 to 1337. She was the daughter of Frederick III, Holy Roman Emperor, and Isabella of Aragon. Teofila was known for her strong support of the Catalan Vespers, a revolt against the Aragonese rule in Sicily, and her efforts to promote peace and unity among the Sicilian factions.
Early 14th century AD
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Teofila
Teofila: 'beloved by God' or 'God's lover' - female given name
תאופילה
שמה של תאופילה: 'אהובה של אלוהים'
Θεοφίλα
שמה של Θεοφίλα: 'αγαπημένη του Θεού'
Teofila
Teofila: 'amabilis Deo'
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