Bohumil
/B-OW-HH-UH-M-IH-L/
Beloved of God — from Slavic bohu (God) + mil (dear), the Czech parallel of Greek Theophilus and Latin Amadeus, all meaning lover of God. Czech tradition pairs the masculine Bohumil with the feminine Bohumila. A devout Slavic name expressing the bond of affection between a person and the divine.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Bohumil is a Christian boy name of Czech origin, meaning “Beloved of God — from Slavic bohu (God) + mil (dear), the Czech parallel of Greek Theophilus and Latin Amadeus, all meaning lover of God. Czech tradition pairs the masculine Bohumil with the feminine Bohumila. A devout Slavic name expressing the bond of affection between a person and the divine.”.
Bohumil is a boy's name of Czech origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Beloved of God — from Slavic bohu (God) + mil (dear), the Czech parallel of Greek Theophilus and Latin Amadeus, all meaning lover of God. Czech tradition pairs the masculine Bohumil with the feminine Bohumila. A devout Slavic name expressing the bond of affection between a person and the divine." and belongs to the Love cluster — names for children loved deeply before they arrive.
Common among Czech, Slovak families, Bohumil carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Bohumil
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Bohumil lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Bohumil's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Bohumil's saint & feast day →What does Bohumil's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Bohumil resonates in either tradition.
Bohumil's destiny number is 8 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Bohumil's full reading →
Does Bohumil go with your family's names?
Bohumil breaks into 7 sounds: /B-OW-HH-UH-M-IH-L/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Bohumil sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Bohumil beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Bohumil — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Bohumil
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Bohumil
What does the name Bohumil mean?
Bohumil means "Beloved of God — from Slavic bohu (God) + mil (dear), the Czech parallel of Greek Theophilus and Latin Amadeus, all meaning lover of God. Czech tradition pairs the masculine Bohumil with the feminine Bohumila. A devout Slavic name expressing the bond of affection between a person and the divine.." It is a boy name of Czech origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Bohumil a boy or girl name?
Bohumil is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Bohumil?
Bohumil is of Czech origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Czech, Slovak families.
Is Bohumil a Christian name?
Yes. Bohumil is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Czech origin.
What does Bohumil mean in Czech?
Bohumil originates from Czech, where it means "Beloved of God — from Slavic bohu (God) + mil (dear), the Czech parallel of Greek Theophilus and Latin Amadeus, all meaning lover of God. Czech tradition pairs the masculine Bohumil with the feminine Bohumila. A devout Slavic name expressing the bond of affection between a person and the divine.."
What are common nicknames for Bohumil?
Common short forms of Bohumil include Bohus.
What is the numerology of Bohumil?
Bohumil has a Pythagorean destiny number of 8 — material mastery and executive power.
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