man after (one's) own heart

A man admired by another because of perceived similarities. I knew he was a man after my own heart when I heard he rescued that puppy.

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Tai	-	Chinese
Diede	DEE-də	Dutch
Gaius	GAH-yoos (Ancient Roman), GAH-yuws (Ancient Roman), GIE-əs (English)	Ancient Roman, Biblical Latin, Biblical
Ilene	ie-LEEN	English
Lelle	-	Swedish
Ryley	RIE-lee	English (Modern)