Gender Masculine
Other Forms FormsBarsanophius, Barsonophius, Barsonuphius, Barsunuphius
Meaning & History
Latinized form of Barsanouphios, which is a hellenization of the Bohairic Coptic name Beršenoufi.This name was notably borne by the Egyptian saint Barsanuphius the Great (6th century AD).