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Name meaning

Onuphrius

may mean “of uncertain meaning”

Origin
Coptic, via Latin
Gender
Mostly masculine
Used in
Latin, Christian
Spellings
Onuphrius · Onofrio
Say it
oh-NOO-free-us
Letters
9

Likely meaning, sources differ

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The story of Onuphrius

Onuphrius was an Egyptian hermit saint of the 4th century. The name is often explained as always good; this is not certain.

Roots

Coptic (uncertain).

Where it is used

Onofrio is the Italian form.

Onuphrius name FAQ

What does the name Onuphrius mean?

Onuphrius may mean “of uncertain meaning”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Coptic (uncertain).

Where does the name Onuphrius come from?

Onuphrius is of Coptic, via Latin origin. Today it is used in Latin, Christian families.

How do you pronounce Onuphrius?

Onuphrius is usually pronounced oh-NOO-free-us.

Is Onuphrius a boy's or a girl's name?

Onuphrius is mostly masculine.

What are other spellings of Onuphrius?

Related spellings and forms include Onofrio.

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Sources

Name data: Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

  1. en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Onuphrius

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