Cleophus / Kleopas / Cleopas
Pronunciation: KLEE-oh-fus
Meaning
glory of the father
Origin
Greek
History & Etymology
Cleophus is a Latinized form of the Greek name Kleopas (Κλεόπας), which itself is a shortened form of Kleopatros (Κλεόπατρος). The name is derived from the Greek elements 'kleos' (κλέος) meaning 'glory' or 'fame' and 'pater' (πατήρ) meaning 'father'. It gained prominence through its association with Cleopas, one of the two disciples to whom the resurrected Jesus appeared on the road to Emmaus, as recounted in the Gospel of Luke.
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