Aphra
Hebrew · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Aphra
Aphra means "dust" or "earth" and derives from Hebrew אָפְרָה (aphrah).
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Etymology
Aphra means "dust" or "earth" and derives from Hebrew אָפְרָה (aphrah). The name is primarily used in English-speaking Christian contexts and is most notably associated with Aphra Behn (1640–1689), a pioneering English playwright and novelist of the Restoration era.
Aphra currently ranks #4,844 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.
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