English

Proper noun

Theophilus

1. (biblical) The addressee of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles.
   • 1611, Bible (KJV):: Luke 1: 3:

     It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus.

2. A male given name; rare in English.
   • 1973 Thornton Wilder: Theophilus North: p.118.

     "Call me Ted, will you, Rip? 'Theophilus' is unmanageable and 'Theo' is awkward. Everybody calls me Ted or Teddie, now."

   • Enid Blyton, The Mystery of the Hidden House

     'That's a good one, that is!' said Ern. 'Lovaduck, I'd like to see Uncle Theophilus when I tell him that!'

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German

Proper noun

Theophilus ? ‎(genitive Theophilus)

1. (biblical) Theophilus (biblical figure)
2. (rare) A male given name.