Tymofii is an alternate transcription of Ukrainian Тимофій (see Tymofiy). The name ultimately derives from the Biblical Greek name Τιμόθεος (Timotheos), meaning “to honour God,” composed of the elements τιμάω (timao) “to honour” and θεός (theos) “God”. Through the Ukrainian intermediary, Tymofii carries the same religious weight as its English equivalent Timothy.Etymology and Historical ContextEarlier forms include the Ukrainian Tymofiy, which is a direct borrowing from Church Slavonic. The name appears across Slavic languages with local variations (e.g., Belarusian Tsimafei, Romanian Timotei), all tracing back to the Biblical Greek root. Saint Timothy, a companion of Paul mentioned in the New Testament, is the central figure behind its popularity; his Greek heritage and martyrdom made the name a cornerstone of Christian onomastics.Notable BearersWhile specific bearers named Tymofii are underrepresented in English-language records, the name is common in Ukraine. Historical figures with the variant Tymofiy include Tymofiy Khmelnytsky, a 17th-century Cossack leader and son of Bohdan Khmelnytsky. The name continues in moder-day Ukraine, often shortened to Tyma or Tymko.Meaning: “honouring God”Origin: Greek, via UkrainianType: First name (male)Usage: UkrainianRelated Names: Tymofiy, Timothy, Tsimafei, Timotei