Origin and Meaning of Cleophas

Glory of the father

Origin: Greek - The name Cleophas is derived from the Greek name Kleopas, which itself is a variant of the Hebrew name 'Kleopha' or 'Kleophas', meaning 'the glory of the father'.

• Cleophas is often mentioned in Christian texts, being identified as one of the followers of Jesus Christ.
• The name Cleophas appears in the New Testament, most notably in the story of the Road to Emmaus, where he is depicted as a companion of another disciple.
• The name is closely associated with biblical figures, and there are variations such as Cleopas, which is frequently used in different Christian traditions.
• While not commonly used as a given name today, variations of Cleophas have seen occasional interest, particularly in Christian families.
• Related names include Cleopas and Cleopha, which are variations often found in biblical contexts and Christian literature.