Boy name
Onesimus name meaning
“useful, beneficial”
Onesimus is a masculine name from Greek Onēsimos, meaning useful or beneficial. Its meaning centers on usefulness and the idea of bringing benefit, following the sense of the Greek source. The name also appears in the New Testament, particularly in the letter to Philemon.
What does Onesimus mean?
Useful, beneficial
In Indonesian: berguna, membawa manfaat
Origin and cultural usage of Onesimus
From Greek Onēsimos, meaning useful or beneficial. The name appears in the New Testament, particularly in the letter to Philemon.
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Name combinations with Onesimus
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Onesimus, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Onesimus: useful, beneficial
- Jordan: that which flows down
- Matthew: gift from God
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Meaning of each word
- Onesimus: useful, beneficial
- Nahor: snorer
- Stevie: crown or wreath of honor
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Onesimus Evan
Meaning of each word
- Onesimus: useful, beneficial
- Evan: God is gracious
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Meaning of each word
- Dave: beloved
- Onesimus: useful, beneficial
- Heronimus: a sacred name
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Onesimus Pol
Meaning of each word
- Onesimus: useful, beneficial
- Pol: small, humble
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Meaning of each word
- Onesimus: useful, beneficial
- Paskah: celebration of Jesus' resurrection
- Juan: God is gracious
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How to pronounce Onesimus
| Syllables | 4 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
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| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦺꦴꦤꦺꦱꦶꦩꦸꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮇᮔᮨᮞᮤᮙᮥᮞ᮪ |
Is Onesimus a boy’s name?
Yes, Onesimus is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Onesimus ranks #4,362 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Onesimus
- Onesimus Burdam · b. 1977
- Onesimus Heluka · b. 1995
FAQ about the name Onesimus
What is the meaning of Onesimus?
Onesimus means useful, beneficial. From Greek Onēsimos, meaning useful or beneficial. The name appears in the New Testament, particularly in the letter to Philemon.
Is Onesimus a boy’s name?
Yes, Onesimus is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Onesimus?
Onesimus is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Onesimus have?
Onesimus has 4 syllables (O-ne-si-mus) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Onesimus?
Onesimus ranks #4,362 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Onesimus?
Some ideas: Onesimus Jordan Matthew; Onesimus Nahor Stevie; Onesimus Evan.
Famous people named Onesimus?
Notable people named Onesimus include Onesimus Burdam, Onesimus Heluka.
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