Cephas

Cephas Meaning & Origin

About Cephas
The name "Cephas" is of Aramaic origin and is derived from the Greek word "kephas," meaning "rock" or "stone." It is most famously associated with the apostle Simon Peter in the New Testament, who was given the name Cephas by Jesus. The name signifies strength, stability, and steadfastness, reflecting Peter's role as the foundation of the early Christian church.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Cephas are male.

Cephas Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -14.29% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SFS
🗽 NYSIIS
CAFFA
🔊 Soundex
C0102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S EH1 F AH0 Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈsɛfəz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SFS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cephas in Braille

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

The name Cephas in braille

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

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

The name Cephas in sign language

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