What origin is the name Arphaxad?

Arphaxad comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Arphaxad a popular name?

Arphaxad is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Arphaxad?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Arphaxad — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Arphaxad

Q: Is Arphaxad a rare name?

Yes. Arphaxad does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Arphaxad

Arphaxad

Boy

hebrew

3 syllables

Arphaxad is a hebrew boy's name meaning "A Hebrew name that translates to a healer or a releaser. It appears in historical texts as the name of a grandson of Noah.".

The meaning of Arphaxad is "A Hebrew name that translates to a healer or a releaser. It appears in historical texts as the name of a grandson of Noah." — a boy name of hebrew origin. At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A Hebrew name that translates to a healer or a releaser. It appears in historical texts as the name of a grandson of Noah.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Arphaxad

Very rare in US records

What does Arphaxad mean?

Arphaxad is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "A Hebrew name that translates to a healer or a releaser. It appears in historical texts as the name of a grandson of Noah.".