Gender Masculine
Pronounced Pron. eh-pee-FA-nyo  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

From the Latin name Epiphanius, which was from the Greek name Ἐπιφάνιος (Epiphanios), itself derived from the Greek word ἐπιφάνεια (epiphaneia) meaning "appearance, manifestation". This name was borne by a few early saints. It is associated with the event known in English as the Epiphany (Spanish Epifanía, Italian Epifania, Latin Epiphania), the coming of the three Magi to visit the infant Jesus.

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Other Languages & CulturesEpiphanes, Epiphanios, Epiphanius(Ancient Greek)
User SubmissionEpifânio

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Entry updated April 5, 2022