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Gender Feminine & Masculine
Usage English, English (Puritan)
Other Forms FormsAphra, Affrey, Affera, Afra, Aphora, Apherie, Aphara
Meaning & History
From the biblical place Aphrah in the Book of Micah, meaning "dust." This name was used by Puritans, but has since become rare.