Aphra Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Aphra Name at a Glance

Name	Aphra
Meaning	Dust. The Old Testament house of Aphrah means 'house of dust'. Famous bearer: 17th century British dramatist and novelist Aphra Behn.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Aphra Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Aphra means “Dust. The Old Testament house of Aphrah means 'house of dust'. Famous bearer: 17th century British dramatist and novelist Aphra Behn”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Aphra Name Origin

Our database records Aphra under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Aphra a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Aphra is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Aphra

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