Theophilus

A man, in the time of the New Testament · named in 2 verses

the name means friend of God Strong's Lexicon

Theophilus was the recipient of Luke's Gospel and the Book of Acts, likely a Christian of high social standing.

From Easton's Bible Dictionary

Lover of God, a Christian, probably a Roman, to whom Luke dedicated both his Gospel (Luke 1:3) and the Acts of the Apostles (1:1). Nothing beyond this is known of him. From the fact that Luke applies to him the title "most excellent", the same title Paul uses in addressing Felix (Acts 23:26; 24:3) and Festus (26:25), it has been concluded that Theophilus was a person of rank, perhaps a Roman officer.

Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.

First named at Luke 1:3.

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Verses that name Theophilus

Luke 1:3 Therefore, having carefully investigated everything from the beginning, it seemed good also to me to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus,
Acts 1:1 In my first book, O Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach,