Aphra name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: Hebrew, Latin, Arabic and Old Greek
Usage: Arabic and English
Pronunciation: a-ph-ra
Meaning: Colour of Earth, Young Deer, Dust and Aphar
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What does Aphra mean?

The girl name Aphra has its origin in Hebrew, Old Greek, Arabic and Latin and is used dominantly in Arabic and English languages, Aphra means "Colour of Earth, Young Deer, Dust or Aphar".

Aphra is version of acclaimed Afra. Afra's meaning is Praise, Coming from Africa and Dust Colored came from Latin and Arabic. Aphra is a variant form of frequently used and perennial Alpha.

Alpha is form of Άλφα the First Letter In the Greek Alphabeth in Latin language. Alpha means Excellent, First Letter of the Greek Alphabet and Alpha is of Old Greek origin.

How do I pronounce Aphra?

Three syllabled Aphra is pronounced as a-ph-ra.

Variants of Aphra

Aphrah, Afra, Alpha, Affera, Alfa, Aelfa, Alfrida

How popular is the name Aphra?

Aphra is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, its highest ever rank is 1914 (1996) in its 15 years run on England and Wales naming chart. Aphra is a rare baby name in Ireland where it is still in use.

Also, Aphra is a familiar name in India. At least, 100 people globally have been given the name, concentrated mainly in Islamic countries as per our findings.

Facts

Here's what numbers has to say about Aphra

You change your mind quickly and fall in love with people who are your total opposite. You are the mover and shaker of the world. You don't share the usual opinion of things and the ordinary life perspective. You don't take love very seriously. In order to achieve great things and become the influencer you always dreamed to be, you have to pay attention to people because believe it or not, they play their part in a person's career success.

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Sibling Names for Aphra

Are you considering giving your baby girl the name "Aphra"? We have put together a list of sibling names that would complement this unique and enchanting name. From classic to modern, here are some suggestions to help you find the perfect name for your little one's future brother or sister.

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Famous people named Aphra

  • Aphra Behn, English playwright, poet

Sources

  1. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  2. Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
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