Onesimus Name meanings & History

"Profitable" or "Useful". Latinized form of the Greek name Ὀνήσιμος (Onesimos), which meant "beneficial, profitable". Saint Onesimus was an escaped slave of Philemon who met Saint Paul while in prison and was converted by him. Paul sent him back to Philemon carrying the epistle that appears in the New Testament. Onesimus is a name that is commonly used among Christians and is often given to boys who are considered to be a blessing to their parents. This name is also known for its strong biblical meaning and significance.

Zodiac Sign of Onesimus: Obstinate Cancer,Obsessive Scorpio

Synonyms of Onesimus:

O: Organized,Ostentatious,Obstinate,Obsolete,Obsessive

N: Nutrition,Nitpicking,Nagging,Nice,Neurosis,Neat,Nervous

E: Enlighten,Entertain,Enliven,Expressive,Exaggerate,Environment

S: Solidity,Sex,Social Standing,Sensuality,Status,Security,Success

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

M: Mushy,Manipulative,Mommy,Memorabilia,Mother,Maternal,Memory

U: Universality,Unity,Utopia,Understanding,Undermining

Onesimus is:

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

Famous People

Onesimus is known for his biblical significance and is not associated with any famous people.