Cleopas
/K-L-IY-AH-P-AE-S/
A resurrection-walk name from Luke's gospel, from Cleopas, one of the two disciples who met the risen Christ on the road to Emmaus. Anchored in scriptural attestation and kept conservative in its literal sense, it carries notes of faith, devotion and the journey of renewal.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Cleopas is a Christian boy name of Greek origin, meaning “A resurrection-walk name from Luke's gospel, from Cleopas, one of the two disciples who met the risen Christ on the road to Emmaus. Anchored in scriptural attestation and kept conservative in its literal sense, it carries notes of faith, devotion and the journey of renewal.”.
Cleopas is a boy's name of Greek origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "A resurrection-walk name from Luke's gospel, from Cleopas, one of the two disciples who met the risen Christ on the road to Emmaus. Anchored in scriptural attestation and kept conservative in its literal sense, it carries notes of faith, devotion and the journey of renewal." and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
Common among European, Greek families, Cleopas 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 Cleopas
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. Cleopas lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Cleopas's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Cleopas's saint & feast day →What does Cleopas'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 Cleopas resonates in either tradition.
Cleopas's destiny number is 8 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Cleopas's full reading →
Does Cleopas go with your family's names?
Cleopas breaks into 7 sounds: /K-L-IY-AH-P-AE-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 Cleopas 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 Cleopas beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Cleopas — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Cleopas
If Cleopas resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian boy names, common in European families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian boy names from the Divine cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Cleopas
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Common questions about Cleopas
What does the name Cleopas mean?
Cleopas means "A resurrection-walk name from Luke's gospel, from Cleopas, one of the two disciples who met the risen Christ on the road to Emmaus. Anchored in scriptural attestation and kept conservative in its literal sense, it carries notes of faith, devotion and the journey of renewal.." It is a boy name of Greek origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Cleopas a boy or girl name?
Cleopas is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Cleopas?
Cleopas is of Greek origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among European, Greek families.
Is Cleopas a Christian name?
Yes. Cleopas is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Greek origin.
What does Cleopas mean in Greek?
Cleopas originates from Greek, where it means "A resurrection-walk name from Luke's gospel, from Cleopas, one of the two disciples who met the risen Christ on the road to Emmaus. Anchored in scriptural attestation and kept conservative in its literal sense, it carries notes of faith, devotion and the journey of renewal.."
What are common nicknames for Cleopas?
Common short forms of Cleopas include Cleo, Cleop.
What is the numerology of Cleopas?
Cleopas has a Pythagorean destiny number of 8 — material mastery and executive power.
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