# Cephas

> English word · Proper noun · IPA /ˈsi.fəs/ · frequency rank #96,846

## Definitions
1. The apostle Peter, using the name given to him by Jesus.
2. A male given name from Aramaic of biblical origin.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Latin Cēphās, from Ancient Greek Κηφᾶς (Kēphâs), from Aramaic כֵּיפָא/Classical Syriac ܟܐܦܐ (kēp̄ā, “stone, rock”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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