What Does the Name Alphaeus Mean
The name Alphaeus comes from Biblical roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Alphaeus below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Alphaeus Name Meaning
Biblical, Biblical LatinFrom Αλφαιος (Alphaios), the Greek form of a Hebrew name that meant "changing". In the New Testament this is the name of the fathers of the apostles James and Levi.
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