Alpheus

Alpheus Meaning & Origin

About Alpheus
The name Alpheus is of Greek origin and has multiple meanings. In Greek mythology, Alpheus was a river god associated with the river Alpheus in Peloponnese. The name is derived from the Greek word "alphein" which means "to wash" or "to cleanse." As a result, the name Alpheus is often associated with purity, cleansing, and the power of water. It can also symbolize strength and resilience, as water is often seen as a force that can shape and overcome obstacles.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Alpheus are male.

Alpheus Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALFS
🗽 NYSIIS
AFFA
🔊 Soundex
A4102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 L F Y UW0 Z
🌐 IPA
/alpheus*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALFS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A412

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Alpheus in Braille

Here's how to represent Alpheus in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Alpheus in braille

How to Spell the Name Alpheus in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Alpheus using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Alpheus in sign language

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