Onesiphorus
/AA-N-AH-S-IH-F-AH-R-AH-S/
Bringer of profit, from Greek onesis (benefit, advantage) joined to a root meaning to bring. Honoured in the apostle Paul's letters for repeatedly refreshing him without shame in his chains, the name marks its bearer as one whose loyalty does good, a friend useful and faithful in hardship.
See Onesiphorus scored for your familyMeaning & origin
Onesiphorus is a boy's name of Greek origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Bringer of profit, from Greek onesis (benefit, advantage) joined to a root meaning to bring. Honoured in the apostle Paul's letters for repeatedly refreshing him without shame in his chains, the name marks its bearer as one whose loyalty does good, a friend useful and faithful in hardship." and belongs to the Love cluster — names for children loved deeply before they arrive.
Common among European, Greek families, Onesiphorus carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Numerology of Onesiphorus
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 Onesiphorus resonates in either tradition.
How Onesiphorus sounds
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Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Onesiphorus — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
The six signals, applied to Onesiphorus
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Names similar to Onesiphorus
If Onesiphorus 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 Love cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Onesiphorus
Common questions about Onesiphorus
What does the name Onesiphorus mean?
Onesiphorus means "Bringer of profit, from Greek onesis (benefit, advantage) joined to a root meaning to bring. Honoured in the apostle Paul's letters for repeatedly refreshing him without shame in his chains, the name marks its bearer as one whose loyalty does good, a friend useful and faithful in hardship.." It is a boy name of Greek origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Onesiphorus a boy or girl name?
Onesiphorus is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Onesiphorus?
Onesiphorus is of Greek origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among European, Greek families.
What are common nicknames for Onesiphorus?
Common short forms of Onesiphorus include Onesi, Ones.
What is the numerology of Onesiphorus?
Onesiphorus has a Pythagorean destiny number of 6 — nurturing and family devotion.
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