Céphas

Céphas is a name of Aramaic origin, famously associated with Simon Peter, one of Jesus's twelve apostles. In the New Testament, Jesus bestows the name Cephas upon Simon, which translates to 'rock' or 'stone' in Aramaic. This name was then translated into Greek as 'Petros' (from which we get 'Peter'), carrying the same meaning. The significance of the name lies in its symbolic representation of Peter as the foundation or 'rock' upon which the Christian church would be built.

The name's usage is primarily religious, found in Christian contexts, particularly among communities that emphasize the original Aramaic texts or have a strong connection to early Christian traditions. While 'Peter' became the more common form in many Western cultures due to its Greek and Latin translations, 'Céphas' retains its original linguistic and theological weight, often appearing in scholarly or liturgical discussions.