Onisifor / Onesiphorus

Onisifor is a name of ancient Greek origin, derived from the Greek word 'Onesiphoros' (Ὀνησιφόρος). The components are 'onēsis' (ὄνησις) meaning 'profit, advantage, usefulness' and 'phoros' (φόρος) meaning 'bearing, bringing'. Thus, the name literally translates to 'bringer of profit' or 'useful'. It was a name used in antiquity, though not as common as some other Greek names.

The name has seen some usage in Eastern Orthodox Christian traditions due to a saint named Onesiphorus mentioned in the New Testament. Saint Onesiphorus was a Christian of Ephesus who is praised by Paul in 2 Timothy for his kindness and assistance during Paul's imprisonment. This biblical association helped to preserve the name's use, particularly in regions with strong Orthodox Christian influence.