The name Thelo is close to Shakespeare’s “Othello” (but with out the depressing ending to that story.) It’s reminiscent of some modern favorites like Theo or Milo, with the bonus of a beautiful biblical meaning.

Thelo

Original Language + Form: Greek θέλω

Range of Meanings: To will, intend, desire, wish

Concept: To show willingness to act or desire to do so

References or Context: Thelo is used 40 times in the New Testament, but many variations are used totaling up to 200 uses over all.

“Go and learn what this means, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I did not come to call the pious, but sinners, to repentance.”

Matthew 9:13

“And behold, a leper came to him and knelt before him, saying, “Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.” And Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, “I will; be clean.” And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. “And behold, a leper came to him and knelt before him, saying, “Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.” And Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, “I will; be clean.” And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.”

Matthew 8:2-3

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