Timea

Timea is a Hungarian feminine given name that originated in 19th-century literature when novelist Mór Jókai introduced it for the heroine of his 1872 work Az Aranyember. Etymologically, the name derives from the Ancient Greek timḗ, meaning “honor” or “value,” embedding a sense of esteem and integrity within its semantic fabric. In Hungarian usage it is pronounced TEE-meh-uh (/tiːmə/), with primary stress on the first syllable. U.S. Social Security Administration data show that between 1996 and 2018 Timea appeared only sporadically—typically five to twelve times per year—yielding a ranking in the 880–980 range. This consistent yet low-frequency pattern underscores its appeal to parents seeking a distinctive, culturally layered name with a subtle, scholarly resonance.