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Ephesian

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Pronounced ih-FEE-zhun /ɪˈfiː.ʒən/Medium

Meaning: From Ephesian, 'of Ephesus' — the ancient Greek city, and the Epistle to the Ephesians in the New Testament, noted respectfully. Used as a modern given name.Low

In 30 seconds: A scriptural place-name: Ephesian means 'of Ephesus' (said 'ih-FEE-zhun'). Historic and reverent.

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningFrom Ephesian, 'of Ephesus' — the ancient Greek city, and the Epistle to the Ephesians in the New Testament, noted respectfully. Used as a modern given name.

History & Origin

Ephesian means 'of Ephesus,' the ancient Greek city, and recalls the Epistle to the Ephesians in the New Testament, which we note respectfully. Used as a modern given name; rare in the U.S. (said 'ih-FEE-zhun').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, scriptural, and historic.

Did you know? Ephesian means 'of Ephesus' — the ancient city, and the Epistle to the Ephesians in the New Testament, noted respectfully — a historic, scriptural pick (said 'ih-FEE-zhun').

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References — Ephesian — 'of Ephesus'; Epistle to the Ephesians (NT)

Variations

EphesionEphesiusEphesyan

Nicknames

EphIan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ephesian mean?

Ephesian means 'of Ephesus' — the ancient city, and the New Testament Epistle to the Ephesians.

How do you pronounce Ephesian?

It's said ih-FEE-zhun /ɪˈfiː.ʒən/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ephesian a boy or girl name?

Ephesian is a boy's name.

How popular is Ephesian?

Ephesian is rare in the U.S.