Teofilo
friend of God (Greek via Spanish)
Teofilo is a spanish / biblical boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 443, with 15,214 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
friend of God (Greek via Spanish)
Derived from the Greek elements 'theos' (god) and 'philos' (friend, beloved). It entered the Philippine naming pool via Spanish Catholic saint dedications and the biblical figure addressed in the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles.
Teofilo is the Spanish form of the Greek name Theophilos, meaning 'friend of God' or 'loved by God'. Introduced during the Spanish colonial period through Roman Catholic tradition and biblical texts, it became an established traditional masculine name across the Philippines.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly perceived as an older generation or traditional grandfather name. Common Filipino diminutive nicknames include Pilo, Piloy, Teo, or Filo.
Related forms
- Teófilo Spanish
- Theophilus English
- Teofilo Italian
- Teófilo Portuguese
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Teofilo with common surname pairs
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Is Teofilo a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Teofilo is number 443, with 15,214 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.