What origin is the name Theofrastos?

Theofrastos comes from Greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Theofrastos?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Theofrastos — for example Sophia, Chloe, Sofia. You can browse more on our greek names page.

How is Theofrastos written in its native script?

Theofrastos is written Θεόφραστος.

Theofrastos

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Theofrastos

Theofrastos

Boy

Greek

3 syllables

Theofrastos (Θεόφραστος) is a Greek boy's name meaning "From Greek 'theo' (God) and 'frastos' (interpreter). One who explains the word or nature of God.".

Theofrastos is a boy name of Greek origin meaning "From Greek 'theo' (God) and 'frastos' (interpreter). One who explains the word or nature of God.". At 11 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Native script: Θεόφραστος
Origin: Greek
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

From Greek 'theo' (God) and 'frastos' (interpreter). One who explains the word or nature of God.

Popularity

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Written as Θεόφραστος

Quick answers about Theofrastos

What does Theofrastos mean?

Theofrastos is a boy name of Greek origin meaning "From Greek 'theo' (God) and 'frastos' (interpreter). One who explains the word or nature of God.".

How popular is Theofrastos?

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Sister names that go with Theofrastos

Sophia Chloe Sofia Zoey Penelope Zoe

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Name numerology

4is the Chaldean number for Theofrastos.

Number 4 is linked with stability, hard work and loyalty.

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Names with a similar meaning to Theofrastos

Theofrastos means "From Greek 'theo' (God) and 'frastos' (interpreter). One who explains the word or nature of God." — these names share that spirit.

Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Emma — "Emma comes from the Germanic word ermen, meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. It was brought to England by Norman nobility." (German)
Alexander — "Alexander comes from the Greek Alexandros, meaning 'defender of people', from alexein 'to defend' and aner 'man'." (Greek)
Chloe — "Chloe comes from the Greek khloe, meaning 'green shoot' or 'blooming'. It was an epithet of the goddess Demeter." (Greek)
Christopher — "Christopher comes from the Greek Christophoros, meaning 'bearer of Christ'. Saint Christopher is a patron saint of travellers." (Greek)
Lucas — "Lucas is the Latin form of Luke, from the Greek Loukas, meaning 'man from Lucania', a region of southern Italy." (Greek)
Andrew — "Andrew comes from the Greek Andreas, from aner 'man', so 'manly' or 'brave'. Andrew is one of the twelve apostles." (Greek)
Sofia — "Sofia is a spelling of Sophia, from the Greek sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It is common in Spanish, Italian and Slavic languages." (Greek)