Carpus
/K-AA-R-P-AH-S/
Fruit, from Greek karpos (fruit, harvest, the yield of growth). Named near the end of the apostle Paul's second letter to Timothy as a host with whom he left his cloak, the name joins an image of natural abundance and fruitfulness to a quiet memory of hospitality offered to a traveller.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Carpus is a Christian boy name of Greek origin, meaning “Fruit, from Greek karpos (fruit, harvest, the yield of growth). Named near the end of the apostle Paul's second letter to Timothy as a host with whom he left his cloak, the name joins an image of natural abundance and fruitfulness to a quiet memory of hospitality offered to a traveller.”.
Carpus is a boy's name of Greek origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Fruit, from Greek karpos (fruit, harvest, the yield of growth). Named near the end of the apostle Paul's second letter to Timothy as a host with whom he left his cloak, the name joins an image of natural abundance and fruitfulness to a quiet memory of hospitality offered to a traveller." and belongs to the Prosperity cluster — names wishing abundance and flourishing life.
Common among European, Greek families, Carpus carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Carpus
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Carpus lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Carpus's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Carpus's saint & feast day →What does Carpus's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Carpus resonates in either tradition.
Carpus's destiny number is 6 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Carpus's full reading →
Does Carpus go with your family's names?
Carpus breaks into 6 sounds: /K-AA-R-P-AH-S/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Carpus sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Carpus beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Carpus — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Carpus
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Carpus
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Common questions about Carpus
What does the name Carpus mean?
Carpus means "Fruit, from Greek karpos (fruit, harvest, the yield of growth). Named near the end of the apostle Paul's second letter to Timothy as a host with whom he left his cloak, the name joins an image of natural abundance and fruitfulness to a quiet memory of hospitality offered to a traveller.." It is a boy name of Greek origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Carpus a boy or girl name?
Carpus is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Carpus?
Carpus is of Greek origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among European, Greek families.
Is Carpus a Christian name?
Yes. Carpus is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Greek origin.
What does Carpus mean in Greek?
Carpus originates from Greek, where it means "Fruit, from Greek karpos (fruit, harvest, the yield of growth). Named near the end of the apostle Paul's second letter to Timothy as a host with whom he left his cloak, the name joins an image of natural abundance and fruitfulness to a quiet memory of hospitality offered to a traveller.."
What are common nicknames for Carpus?
Common short forms of Carpus include Cari, Carp.
What is the numerology of Carpus?
Carpus has a Pythagorean destiny number of 6 — nurturing and family devotion.
When is Carpus's feast day?
Carpus's feast day — its traditional Christian name day — is May 26.
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