Timothy

Either of two books in the New Testament (1 Timothy and 2 Timothy) which are epistles to Timothy.

Proper noun

Either of two books in the New Testament (1 Timothy and 2 Timothy) which are epistles to Timothy.
Synonyms: Tim.
A companion of Paul mentioned in the Bible.
- Unto Timothie my own sonne in the Faith: Grace, mercie, and peace from God our Father, and Iesus Christ our Lord. - 1611, The Holy Bible, […] (King James Version), London: […] Robert Barker, […], →OCLC, 1 Timothy 1:2:
- In a letter to his disciple Timothy, Paul expresses a prohibition against women teaching men, but we know, and he knew, that Timothy was instructed by his mother and grandmother. - 2014, Jimmy Carter, “The Bible and...
A male given name from Ancient Greek of biblical origin, also borne by early Christian saints.
- The name Timothy was an inspiration of Cherry's own. - - - "Now then, TIMOTHY!" and this she said with a rapid forte crescendo movement which made her mother laugh and also with a jerk which spilt the milk on the little...
- O Timothy Tim / Has ten pink toes, / And ten pink toes / Has Timothy Tim. - 1932 A. A. Milne, The Christopher Robin Verses: Cradle Song
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).

From Middle French Timothée, from Latin Tīmotheus, from Ancient Greek Τῑμόθεος (Tīmótheos), from τῑμάω (tīmáō, “to honour”) + θεός (theós, “god”).