Onesimus

Onesimus Meaning & Origin

About Onesimus
The name "Onesimus" is of Greek origin and is derived from the word "onesimos," which means "useful" or "profitable." In the Bible, Onesimus is mentioned as a slave who belonged to Philemon, a Christian in Colossae. After escaping from his master, Onesimus encounters the apostle Paul and becomes a Christian. The name signifies the transformation and redemption of Onesimus, highlighting the idea that he went from being an unprofitable slave to a useful and valuable member of the Christian community.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Onesimus are male.

Onesimus Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 40% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
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OANA
🔊 Soundex
O5020502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH2 N AH0 S IY1 M AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/onesimus*/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O525

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Onesimus in Braille

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

The name Onesimus in braille

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

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

The name Onesimus in sign language

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