Cephas
/ˈsi.fəs/ · name
Meaning
- A male given name from Aramaic of biblical origin.
- The apostle Peter, using the name given to him by Jesus.
Etymology / origin
Borrowed from Latin Cēphās, from Ancient Greek Κηφᾶς (Kēphâs), from Aramaic כֵּיפָא/Classical Syriac ܟܐܦܐ (kēp̄ā, “stone, rock”).
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