masculine Epaphroditus

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greek
Name Root:
epí aphrós > Aphrodī́tē > Epaphróditos
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His name originates from the Greek language and means “lovely, charming,” combined with the name Aphrodite. In Modern Greek means “dear to Aphrodite.” This is the name of the Greek goddess of love, beauty, pleasure, and procreation. Her Roman equivalent is in Roman mythology is the goddess, Venus. Although married to Hephaestus she had many lovers, most notably Ares. Many folk etymologies have been proposed through the ages. Hesiod derives Aphrodite from the Ancient Greek “aphrós (ἀφρός),” meaning “foam,” interpreting the name as “risen from the foam.” Epaphroditus (born ~20/25–95), was a freedman and secretary of the Roman Emperor Nero. Domitian later executed him for failing to prevent Nero’s suicide.

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Numerological Values: #8

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Chakra Number: #8
Chakra "Etheric Body"

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