Philótheos

This name derives from the Ancient Greek “Philótheos (Φιλόθεος),” composed of two elements: “phílos ‎(φίλος)” (beloved, dear, loving, friendly) plus “theós ‎(θεός)” (divine, a deity, a god, God). In turn, the name means “friend of God.” The same elements contained in the name Theophilus arranged on the contrary. Saint Philothea was a Greek martyr and saint. She was born in Athens to an illustrious and wealthy family. Against her will, she was married to a cruel man. When he died three years later, the saint gave away her worldly belongings, took up the monastic life, and established a convent, in which she became a mother to her disciples.