Noble, beloved
Pronunciation: TRIP-fay-nah
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Tryphena is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Noble". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: TRIP-fay-nah. Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Τρυφενα
Τυπηπηνη ευγκλημενη
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
TRIP-fay-nah
IPA
/trɪˈfaɪnə/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
7
Lucky Day
Monday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Sapphire
Life Path Number
6
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Tryphena, a female name mentioned in the New Testament, is believed to be derived from the Greek word 'tryphein', which means 'to swell' or 'to inflate'. This name was given to a number of early Christian women, including Tryphena, a sister of Naomi and the mother of Aristobulus and Gaius, as mentioned in Romans 16:12.
1st century AD
Tryphena, a Roman Christian martyr, is believed to have suffered martyrdom during the persecutions under Emperor Decius (249-251 AD). She is mentioned in the 'Martyrology of Jerome' and the 'Roman Martyrology', and her feast day is celebrated on April 3rd.
3rd century AD
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Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Tryphena
Beloved woman of noble character
טריפנה
אהובת
Τρυφενα
Τυπηπηνη ευγκλημενη
Tryphena
Nobilis femina, carissima
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