Trophimus
/T-R-AA-F-IH-M-AH-S/
From Greek trophimos, meaning 'nourishing', 'nutritious', or 'well-nourished', derived from trephō ('to nourish', 'to rear'). Trophimus was a Gentile companion of Paul from Ephesus who features in Acts (20:4; 21:29) and 2 Timothy (4:20), sharing the hardships of Paul's later journeys; his name of nourishment belongs to one of the most travelled figures in the New Testament.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Trophimus is a Christian boy name of Greek origin, meaning “From Greek trophimos, meaning 'nourishing', 'nutritious', or 'well-nourished', derived from trephō ('to nourish', 'to rear'). Trophimus was a Gentile companion of Paul from Ephesus who features in Acts (20:4; 21:29) and 2 Timothy (4:20), sharing the hardships of Paul's later journeys; his name of nourishment belongs to one of the most travelled figures in the New Testament.”.
Trophimus is a boy's name of Greek origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "From Greek trophimos, meaning 'nourishing', 'nutritious', or 'well-nourished', derived from trephō ('to nourish', 'to rear'). Trophimus was a Gentile companion of Paul from Ephesus who features in Acts (20:4; 21:29) and 2 Timothy (4:20), sharing the hardships of Paul's later journeys; his name of nourishment belongs to one of the most travelled figures in the New Testament." and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
Common among European, Greek families, Trophimus 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 Trophimus
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. Trophimus lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
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See Trophimus's saint & feast day →What does Trophimus'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 Trophimus resonates in either tradition.
Trophimus's destiny number is 4 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Trophimus's full reading →
Does Trophimus go with your family's names?
Trophimus breaks into 8 sounds: /T-R-AA-F-IH-M-AH-S/. 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 Trophimus 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 Trophimus beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Trophimus — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Trophimus
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Common questions about Trophimus
What does the name Trophimus mean?
Trophimus means "From Greek trophimos, meaning 'nourishing', 'nutritious', or 'well-nourished', derived from trephō ('to nourish', 'to rear'). Trophimus was a Gentile companion of Paul from Ephesus who features in Acts (20:4; 21:29) and 2 Timothy (4:20), sharing the hardships of Paul's later journeys; his name of nourishment belongs to one of the most travelled figures in the New Testament.." It is a boy name of Greek origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Trophimus a boy or girl name?
Trophimus is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Trophimus?
Trophimus is of Greek origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among European, Greek families.
Is Trophimus a Christian name?
Yes. Trophimus is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Greek origin.
What does Trophimus mean in Greek?
Trophimus originates from Greek, where it means "From Greek trophimos, meaning 'nourishing', 'nutritious', or 'well-nourished', derived from trephō ('to nourish', 'to rear'). Trophimus was a Gentile companion of Paul from Ephesus who features in Acts (20:4; 21:29) and 2 Timothy (4:20), sharing the hardships of Paul's later journeys; his name of nourishment belongs to one of the most travelled figures in the New Testament.."
What are common nicknames for Trophimus?
Common short forms of Trophimus include Tropi, Trop.
What is the numerology of Trophimus?
Trophimus has a Pythagorean destiny number of 4 — stability and disciplined work.
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