Onis
Greek · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Onis
Onis derives from the Greek name Onésimos, meaning "useful" or "profitable," rooted in the Greek word "onesis" (benefit).
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Etymology
Onis derives from the Greek name Onésimos, meaning "useful" or "profitable," rooted in the Greek word "onesis" (benefit). The name has primarily been used in Christian contexts, particularly in Orthodox Christianity, and gained historical prominence through Saint Onesimus, a companion of the Apostle Paul mentioned in the New Testament.
Onis currently ranks #2,862 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1919.
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