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At a Glance
- 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
AF-rahIPA /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.
Names Like Aphra
These names share Aphra’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Aphra mean?
Dust.
How do you pronounce Aphra?
Aphra is pronounced AF-rah (IPA: /ˈæfrə/).
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