Gender: Male
Origin: Greek, Australian
Meaning: Greek name possibly meaning 'whitish' or 'white spot'
Pronunciation: al-fee-uhs, /ˈælfiəs/, AE L F IY AH S
Popularity Rank: #33,971
Derived from the Greek name Ἀλφειός (Alpheios) which possibly means 'whitish' or 'white spot'. In Greek mythology, Alpheus was a river god who pursued the nymph Arethusa.
The name Alpheus is of Greek, Australian origin and means Greek name possibly meaning 'whitish' or 'white spot', associated with a river god in Greek mythology., A Thousand, Learned. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Alpheus is commonly found in South Africa, Namibia, Nigeria, and 12 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: al-fee-uhs
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈælfiəs/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AE L F IY AH S
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
F: Pronounce as in "fish" (F IH SH)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Alpheus is recorded 1,016 times globally, ranking it as the 33,971th most common name worldwide.
Alpheus is most prevalent in South Africa, with 907 occurrences, making it the 2,116th most popular name in the country.
In South Africa, the name Alpheus is found among 1 in every 2585 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | #2,116 | 1 : 2,585 |
| Namibia | #1,293 | 1 : 3,533 |
| Nigeria | #20,204 | 1 : 50,420 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Alpheus from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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