Theophilus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. The addressee of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles.
  2. A male given name from Ancient Greek; rare in English.

Pronunciation

/θiːˈɒfɪləs/

Word forms

Theophilus

Etymology

Ancient Greek Θεόφιλος (Theóphilos), meaning "love of God" or "friend of God".

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