Meaning & origin
What it means
As a biblical name, Nymphas means “bride.”
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Where it comes from
Nymphas is a biblical name from Greek.
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How it developed
From the Greek noun numphe (νυμφη), “bride, from an ancient root that meant to marry.”
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In the Bible
In the Bible, the name Nymphas appears in Colossians 4:15, Acts 9:2, Luke 16:8.
- Colossians 4:15
- Acts 9:2
- Luke 16:8
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Nymphas’s family of names
The ring: across languages.
Across languages 1
Equivalents and cognates in other languages, plus older forms it grew from.
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If you love Nymphas, these share its style, era, origin or sound, from outside its own family.
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