Standard spelling
蒂莫西
Dì mò xī
The standard Chinese spelling of Timothy.
- 蒂
- a common name sound
- 莫
- a common name sound
- 西
- west; a common name sound
A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Timothy.
Timothy in Chinese
In Chinese, Timothy is written 蒂莫西 (Dì mò xī), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 天佑 (Tiān yòu): a Chinese-style name meaning blessed by heaven.
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蒂莫西
Dì mò xī
Timothy
Choose by sound or by meaning.
There is no single official spelling of an English name in Chinese. Here is what each option says, character by character.
Name with meaning
天佑
Tiān yòu
A Chinese-style name meaning blessed by heaven.
- 天
- sky, heaven
- 佑
- blessing, divine protection
Close to the “Tim-” sound of Timothy, and natural to a Chinese reader.
Single character
佑
Yòu
A single character meaning blessing, divine protection.
- 佑
- blessing, divine protection
A strong, simple mark for small artwork.
Where Timothy comes from.
Timothy comes from the Greek Timotheos, meaning “honouring God”. Timothy was a companion of Saint Paul.
Does your Chinese name match your birth chart?
In Chinese astrology, the moment you were born forms your birth chart, which the tradition reads for your work, your love life and the years ahead. A Chinese name is traditionally chosen to bring in the elements your chart needs.
Your free reading shows your chart in 30 seconds. The full report ($29) reads 蒂莫西 (Dì mò xī) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Timothy.
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蒂Wood莫Water西Metal
蒂莫西 carries Wood, Water and Metal. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Wood, Water or Metal; if it needs Fire or Earth, your name is missing it.
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What does the name Timothy mean?
Timothy comes from the Greek Timotheos, meaning “honouring God”. Timothy was a companion of Saint Paul.
How do you say Timothy in Chinese?
Timothy is written 蒂莫西 and pronounced Dì mò xī. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Timothy.
What does 天佑 mean?
天佑 (Tiān yòu) is a Chinese-style name for Timothy: a Chinese-style name meaning blessed by heaven. 天 means “sky, heaven”, 佑 means “blessing, divine protection”.
Which version of Timothy is best for a tattoo?
蒂莫西 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 天佑 is shorter and every character carries a meaning, which many people prefer for body art. Write it in a readable style such as Kaishu, and show it to a fluent reader before your appointment.