Aphra

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Popularity
Aphra is not a common name worldwide, and there is limited data on its popularity.

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Aphra Name meanings & History

The name Aphra is of Hebrew origin and means "dust". It can also be derived from the Latin word "afer", meaning "African". The name was also famously used as a pseudonym by the 17th-century playwright and novelist, Aphra Behn. Meaning uncertain; possibly a variant of Afra 1, or possibly a variant of Aphrah, a biblical place name meaning "dust". This name was borne by the English writer Aphra Behn (1640-1689). Aphra is typically used as a feminine name.

Zodiac Sign of Aphra: Action Aries

Synonyms of Aphra:

A: Action,Ambitious,Argumentative,Angry,Aggressive,Assertive

P: Partnership,Pensive,Political,Particular,Passive

H: Hyper,Heart's Desire,Hobnobbing,Haggle,Hope

R: Rational,Resourceful,Reason,Restless

Aphra is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

While not a commonly-used name, Aphra Behn was a prolific playwright and novelist in the 17th century and was known for using the name Aphra as a pseudonym.

2.) Aphra (Female)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) young doe. See also Afra.

Other Forms: Aphrah


3.) Aphra (Female)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) earthy; sentimental

Other Forms: Af, Affee, Affey, Affy, Afra, Aphree, Aphrie


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