Tim.
Tim. is the abbreviation of Timothy.
Meaning of Timothy
Proper noun
Timothy
- Either of two books in the New Testament (1 Timothy and 2 Timothy) which are epistles to Timothy.
- Synonyms:
- Tim.
- A companion of Paul mentioned in the Bible.
- Unto Timothie my own sonne in the Faith: Grace, mercie, and peace from God our Father, and Iesus Christ our Lord.1611, The Holy Bible, […] (King James Version), London: […] Robert Barker, […], →OCLC, 1 Timothy 1:2
- A male given name from Ancient Greek of biblical origin, also borne by early Christian saints.
- The name Timothy was an inspiration of Cherry's own. - - - "Now then, TIMOTHY!" and this she said with a rapid forte crescendo movement which made her mother laugh and also with a jerk which spilt the milk on the little one's forehead. "Well, mother," says Cherry gaily, "I've christened him at all...1867, William Brighty Rands, Shoemakers' Village, Strahan, published 1871, pages 89–90
- An unincorporated community in Tennessee, United States; named for early postmaster Timothy Stephens.
- A rare English surname originating as a patronymic.
- A surname from Irish, a rare adopted anglicization for Mac Tomaltaigh (“son of Tomaltach”) (Tumulty).
Questions about Tim.
- What is Tim. the abbreviation of?
- Tim. is the abbreviation of Timothy.
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