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Timothy is an ancient Greek name meaning "honoring God" or "precious to God," composed of two elements: "timē" (honor, respect) and "theos" (God). The name carries a profound message of reverence and recognition of spiritual value, reflecting the classical Greek conception of the importance of honor and respect toward the divine. In ancient Greek culture, names containing the "theos" component were extremely common and considered particularly distinguished, indicating a family with religious values and deep connection to tradition. In Christian tradition, the name Timothy gained special significance through Saint Timothy, one of the most faithful and closest disciples of the Apostle Paul. Timothy was born in Lystra in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey) to a Jewish mother and Greek father, and he accompanied Paul on his missionary journeys throughout the Roman Empire. Paul wrote two personal epistles to Timothy that appear in the New Testament, filled with spiritual advice and guidance for community leadership. These letters testify to the special relationship between teacher and student and the deep trust Paul had in Timothy. According to Christian tradition, Timothy was appointed Bishop of Ephesus and is considered one of the early Church Fathers, with his feast day celebrated on January 26. In the modern era, the name Timothy has spread beyond the boundaries of the Christian world and become a popular international name, especially in English-speaking countries. In Israel, the name is sometimes chosen by families seeking to blend Jewish heritage with cultural openness, or by families with familial or cultural connections to the Western world. The name carries an intellectual and sophisticated character, associated with values of loyalty, wisdom, and spiritual leadership. Those named Timothy are often perceived as deep thinkers with spiritual sensitivity and the ability to bridge different cultures. The name conveys a certain nobility and sense of timeless classicism while maintaining contemporary relevance.

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Acts 16:1 - Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek

In Kabbalah, the name Timothy represents bridging between different worlds - between Judaism and Hellenism, between the spiritual and material. The name carries an energy of honor and appreciation for the divine, corresponding to the Sefirah of Yesod which connects the upper worlds to the world of action. The name indicates a soul seeking to honor the Creator through good deeds and faithful spiritual leadership.

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Timothy Dalton (British actor, James Bond) | Timothy Chalamet (American actor) | Tim Berners-Lee (inventor of the World Wide Web) | Tim Cook (CEO of Apple) | Timothy Francis Robbins (American actor and filmmaker)

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