Theofilus

Theofilus is a Dutch form of the Latin and Greek name Theophilus, derived from the Greek elements theos, meaning God, and philos, meaning friend or lover, giving the overall sense of one who loves God or is beloved of God. The name appears in the New Testament as the addressee of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles, lending it early Christian significance. Related forms include Theophilus, Teofilo, and Théophile.