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At a Glance: Name: Aphra – Meaning: dust – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: AF-rah
Aphra (AF-rah) is a gender-neutral name with a clean, modern feel. It comes from Hebrew and means "dust." Short and easy to say, it suits a parent looking for something simple that works for any child.
Meaning & Origin of Aphra
Meaning: Dust.
Origin: Hebrew.
How to Pronounce Aphra
Phonetic: AF-rah IPA: /ˈæfrə/
Popularity of Aphra
Aphra does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
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FAQ
What does the name Aphra mean?
Dust.
How do you pronounce Aphra?
Aphra is pronounced AF-rah (IPA: /ˈæfrə/).
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