Honoring God
Timofey is the Russian form of the Greek name Timotheos. It combines the elements 'timao', meaning to honor, and 'theos', meaning God. It has been a common name in Eastern Europe for centuries, particularly within the Orthodox Christian tradition.
About 19 boys were named Timofey in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
NBA champion basketball player
Influential 19th-century Russian historian
Olympic biathlete