Aphra

Gender Feminine
Usage Various (Rare)

Meaning & History

Meaning uncertain; possibly a variant of Afra 1, or possibly a variant of Aphrah, a biblical place name meaning "dust". This name was borne by the English writer Aphra Behn (1640-1689).

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Entry updated April 23, 2024