At a Glance
- Origin
- Greek (New Testament)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- EP-uh-fras
Epaphras is a Greek (New Testament) boy's name. It appears in our list of 150+ Unique Biblical Boy Names with Meanings.
Meaning & Origin of Epaphras
Origin: Greek (New Testament).
A common claim: Foam of the sea Actually: Epaphras is generally considered a shortened form of Epaphroditus (epi- + Aphrodite), rather than literally meaning 'foam of the sea.'
How to Pronounce Epaphras
EP-uh-frasIPA /ˈɛpəfræs/
Popularity of Epaphras
Epaphras doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Epaphras
Similar Names
Festus · Gideon · Felix · Epaphroditus · Onesimus · Archippus
