Name meaning
Timaeus
means “honour”
- Origin
- Greek, via Latin
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Greek, English
- Spellings
- Timaeus · Timaios
- Say it
- ty-MEE-us
- Letters
- 7
Researched meaning
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Timaeus comes from the Greek timē, honour. Plato's dialogue Timaeus, about the creation of the universe, is named after its speaker. In Mark's Gospel, Bartimaeus is the son of Timaeus.
Roots
From Greek Tímaios (timē, honour).
Where it is used
Timothy shares the root.
Timaeus name FAQ
What does the name Timaeus mean?
Timaeus means “honour”. From Greek Tímaios (timē, honour).
Where does the name Timaeus come from?
Timaeus is of Greek, via Latin origin. Today it is used in Greek, English families.
How do you pronounce Timaeus?
Timaeus is usually pronounced ty-MEE-us.
Is Timaeus a boy's or a girl's name?
Timaeus is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Timaeus?
Related spellings and forms include Timaios.
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Sources
Name data: Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.