Aphia

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Pronounced AF-ee-uh /ˈæf.i.ə/Medium

Meaning: Aphia (Apphia) is greeted by Paul in the opening of his letter to Philemon, where she is called 'our sister.' The name may be Greek or of Semitic origin; its meaning is not securely known, and we say so plainly.Low

In 30 seconds: A quiet biblical name: Aphia is greeted by Paul in his letter to Philemon (said 'AF-ee-uh'). Meaning uncertain.

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Origin LowGreek, Hebrew

MeaningAphia (Apphia) is greeted by Paul in the opening of his letter to Philemon, where she is called 'our sister.' The name may be Greek or of Semitic origin; its meaning is not securely known, and we say so plainly.

U.S. rank (2024)#15459

2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Aphia, more often written Apphia, is one of the briefly named women of the New Testament. Paul greets her at the opening of his short letter to Philemon, addressing her as 'our sister,' which has led many readers to place her in the household church there. The name's meaning is not securely established - some link it to a Greek term of affection, others to a Semitic root - so we present it honestly as uncertain (said 'AF-ee-uh').

It appears only in very small numbers in the U.S. Rare, biblical, and quiet.

Did you know? Aphia appears in a single verse - Paul's greeting at the start of the letter to Philemon, where she is named alongside Philemon and Archippus and called 'our sister.'

Overall data confidence 34%

References - Aphia — New Testament Apphia, Philemon 1:2; meaning uncertain

Variations

ApphiaAffiaAphiah

Nicknames

AffiePhia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aphia mean?

Aphia (Apphia) is a woman greeted in Paul's letter to Philemon; the name's meaning is not securely known.

How do you pronounce Aphia?

It's said AF-ee-uh /ˈæf.i.ə/ - three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aphia a boy or girl name?

Aphia is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Aphia?

Aphia is extremely rare in the U.S.