Names Theoctistus

Theoctistus

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Theoctistus is derived from the two Greek words ‘Theos’ meaning God and ‘kiste’ which means a chest or box. Therefore, the name means ‘a box of God’ or ‘a repository of God’.
Popularity
The name Theoctistus is not a common name worldwide, and its usage is limited to specific regions where Eastern Orthodoxy is prevalent.

cartoon of the name Theoctistus
Cartoon of Theoctistus

Theoctistus Name meanings & History

The name Theoctistus is derived from the two Greek words ‘Theos’ meaning God and ‘kiste’ which means a chest or box. Therefore, the name means ‘a box of God’ or ‘a repository of God’. Latinized form of Theoktistos. A known bearer of this name was Saint Theoctistus, a 5th-century Byzantine monk from Palestine who was a companion of Saint Euthymius the Great. The name Theoctistus is mostly used in religious contexts or given to children whose families have a deep spiritual connection.

Zodiac Sign of Theoctistus: Truth Sagittarius,Doubting Thomas Pisces

Synonyms of Theoctistus:

T: Touchy,Tireless,Testy,Truth,Doubting Thomas,Tacky,Talkative

H: Hope,Hyper,Hobnobbing,Haggle,Heart's Desire

E: Entertain,Enliven,Exaggerate,Expressive,Enlighten,Environment

O: Ostentatious,Obsolete,Organized,Obsessive,Obstinate

C: Chatty,Cute,Curious,Candid,Clever,Copycat,Choice

I: Involved,Indulgence,Intimate

S: Status,Solidity,Social Standing,Success,Sex,Security,Sensuality

U: Undermining,Utopia,Unity,Universality,Understanding

Theoctistus is:

  • a Formal name
  • a Informal name
  • a Upper Class name
  • a Urban name