Cephas Name Meaning
The name Cephas comes from Biblical roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Cephas below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Cephas Name Meaning
Biblical, Biblical LatinMeans "rock" in Aramaic. The apostle Simon was called Cephas by Jesus because he was to be the rock upon which the Christian church was to be built. In most versions of the New Testament...
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