Meaning, origin and history of the name Alphius

Meaning & History

Meaning unknown, possibly a variant of Alphaeus, or possibly from an Umbrian root meaning "white". This was the name of a 3rd-century saint who was martyred in Sicily.

Related Names

Other Languages & CulturesAlfio(Italian)

Categories

Catholic saints, colors, isograms, martyrs, Orthodox saints, saints, uncertain etymology, white