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 [ syll. e-pap-hras, ep-aphr-as ] The boy name Epaphras is pronounced IHPAEF-RahZ KEY. Epaphras is of Old Greek origin and it is used mainly in Greek. The meaning of Epaphras is 'charming, loving, lovely; devoted to Aphrodite'. Biblical name derived from epi which means 'on' ; Aphrodite. The name is contracted from Epaphroditos (Old Greek), itself from the elements epi ('on') and Aphrodite, the name of the Greek goddess. In the Bible, Epaphras was one of the companions of Paul. See also the related form, Aphrodite (English and German). Epaphras is not often used as a baby boy name. It is not listed within the top 1000. KEY: approx English pronunciation for Epaphras: IH as in "it (IH.T)" ; P as in "pee (P.IY)" ; AE as in "at (AE.T)" ; F as in "fee (F.IY)" ; R as in "read (R.IY.D)" ; AH as in "hut (HH.AH.T)" ; Z as in "zee (Z.IY)"   |
