What does Timothy mean?
Definitions for Timothy
ˈtɪm ə θitim·o·th·y
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word Timothy.
Princeton's WordNet
timothy, herd's grass, Phleum pratensenoun
grass with long cylindrical spikes grown in northern United States and Europe for hay
Timothynoun
a disciple of Saint Paul who became the leader of the Christian community at Ephesus
timothynoun
a grass grown for hay
Wiktionary
Timothynoun
Books in the New Testament of the Bible (1 Timothy and 2 Timothy), epistles to Timothy.
Timothynoun
A companion of Paul.
Timothynoun
of biblical origin, also borne by early Christian saints.
timothynoun
any of several grasses, of the genus Phleum, native to Europe and Asia, widely cultivated as a fodder plant
Etymology: Named after Timothy Hanson, who carried the seed from New England to Maryland about 1720.
Wikipedia
Timothy
Timothy is a masculine name. It comes from the Greek name Τιμόθεος (Timόtheos) meaning "honouring God", "in God's honour", or "honoured by God". Timothy (and its variations) is a common name in several countries.
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Timothy can refer to two things: 1. A male given name that originated from the Greek name Τιμόθεος (Timόtheos) meaning "honoring God" or "honored by God". There are various notable figures named Timothy, both in history and the Bible. 2. A type of perennial grass, also known as Timothy-grass, meadow cat's-tail or common cat's tail. It is a common feed plant for livestock and a major component of hay. It is named after Timothy Hanson, an American farmer who promoted its use in the 18th century.
Webster Dictionary
Timothy
alt. of Timothy grass
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Timothy
tim′ō-thi, n. timothy-grass, the name commonly given to Phleum pratense, a grass much valued for feeding cattle—called also Cat's-tail grass or Meadow cat's-tail. [So named from Timothy Hanson, who introduced it to America about 1720.]
The Nuttall Encyclopedia
Timothy
a convert of St. Paul's, associate and deputy, to whom, as in charge of the Church at Ephesus, he wrote two epistles in the interval between his imprisonment and death at Rome, the First Epistle to direct him in the discharge of his pastoral duties, and the Second to invite him to Rome, and counsel him, should he not be dead before he arrived.
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Surnames Frequency by Census Records
TIMOTHY
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Timothy is ranked #11204 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
The Timothy surname appeared 2,821 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 would have the surname Timothy.
66% or 1,864 total occurrences were White.
21.1% or 597 total occurrences were Black.
5.6% or 159 total occurrences were Asian.
2.6% or 75 total occurrences were of two or more races.
2.6% or 75 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
1.8% or 51 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Timothy in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Timothy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
Examples of Timothy in a Sentence
I told Jon Mattingly that, Timothy Salyer know,' hey no parcels,'.
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The net effect should bolster the credibility of Timothy Heath deterrent power in the region, it also makes partnership with the US less of a risk, as these investments demonstrate the Timothy Heath commitment to the region.
I was in a very, very tough place. I didn't want to be around. I didn't want to be here. I didn't know how society would view me, but it wasn't about society. It was about how I viewed Timothy Alexander.
( The officer's) door was open as they pulled up, timothy Loehmann yelled three times as they pulled up.
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- الثيموثية عشبArabic
- Wiesenlieschgras, Wiesen-Lieschgras, Lieschgras, LieschGerman
- είδος χόρτουGreek
- nurmitähkiö, timoteiFinnish
- phléole, phléole des prés, Timothée, fléole des prés, fléoleFrench
- tiomóidIrish
- TimothyHungarian
- timothyIndonesian
- TimoteoItalian
- טימוטיHebrew
- オオアワガエリJapanese
- 티모시Korean
- timothyLatin
- TimothyDutch
- timoteiNorwegian
- tymotkaPolish
- TimothyPortuguese
- timofticăRomanian
- тимофеевка, ТимотиRussian
- ٹیموتھیUrdu
- 蒂莫西Chinese
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