Teofila is a feminine given name used primarily in Italian and Polish. It is the feminine form of Theophilus, which itself is Latinized from the Greek name Theophilos, meaning "friend of god" (derived from theos meaning "god" and philos meaning "friend"). In the New Testament, the evangelist Luke addresses his gospel and the Book of Acts to a man named Theophilus, which contributed to the name's spread in Christian cultures. Notable Bearers Teofila and its Spanish variant Teófila appear in historical records, particularly among Polish nobility. Notable bearers include: Teofila Zofia Sobieska (1607–1661), a Polish noblewoman and member of the influential Sobieski family. Teofila Działyńska (1714–1790), a Polish landowner. Teofila Radziwiłł (fl. 1781), a Polish noblewoman and Freemason. Teofila Ludwika Zasławska (c. 1650–1709), a Polish noblewoman. Teofila Chmielecka (1590–1650), wife of Polish noble Stefan Chmielecki. Teofila Bogumiła Glińska (died 1799), a Polish poet. Teófila Martínez (born 1948), a Spanish politician. Teofila Băiașu (born 1927), a Romanian gymnast. Teofila Fedorovna Romanovich (1842–1924), a Ukrainian stage actress and theatre director. Teófila Márquiz (born 1932), a Venezuelan fencer. Related Forms The Polish masculine form is Teofil. In other languages, variants include the Ancient Greek names Theophila and Theophile, and the Spanish Teófila. The name gained popularity in Eastern and Southern Europe through Christian devotion to the figure of Theophilus. Meaning: "friend of god" Origin: Greek (via Latin and Polish) Type: Feminine given name Usage: Italian, Polish, Spanish