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.
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Yes — Onesiphorus is a Christian boy name of Greek origin, meaning “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.”.
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Meaning & 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.
What would a baby named Onesiphorus look like?
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See Onesiphorus's baby portrait →What does Onesiphorus'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 Onesiphorus resonates in either tradition.
Onesiphorus's destiny number is 6 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Onesiphorus's full reading →
Does Onesiphorus go with your family's names?
Onesiphorus breaks into 10 sounds: /AA-N-AH-S-IH-F-AH-R-AH-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 Onesiphorus 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 Onesiphorus beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Onesiphorus — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
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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.
Is Onesiphorus a Christian name?
Yes. Onesiphorus is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Greek origin.
What does Onesiphorus mean in Greek?
Onesiphorus originates from Greek, where it 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.."
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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