Cleofas Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
76% Masculine / 24% Feminine
Meaning:
Cleofas means 'glorious light' and symbolizes faith and enlightenment.
Meaning of the Name Cleofas
Cleofas is a name of Greek origin. It is derived from the Greek word 'kleos' meaning 'glory' and 'phos' meaning 'light'. The name can be interpreted as 'glorious light'. Cleofas is a biblical name mentioned in the New Testament as one of the two disciples who encountered Jesus on the road to Emmaus. It has a strong religious connotation and symbolizes faith and enlightenment.
Popularity of the Name Cleofas
The popularity for the name Cleofas peaked in popularity in the year 1924 with 10 births, which ranked number 5,966 out of 9,733 unique names for that year. Cleofas had the most female births in 1915 with 8, which ranked number 3,134 out of 4,967 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1924 with 10, which ranked number 2,822 out of 4,970 male names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Cleofas
Popularity of Cleofas by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Cleofas. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Cleofas in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Cleofas is a great pick!
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