Apphia — Greek form of a Hebrew name which possibly meant "increasing". This is a name mentioned in Paul's epistle to Philemon in the New Testament.
Biblical namesake: Apphia is greeted in Paul's letter to Philemon and is traditionally regarded as a Christian woman of Colossae, possibly a leader in the early church. (Philemon · Philemon 1:2)
Saintly namesake: Saint Apphia was an early Christian mentioned in the New Testament, venerated as a martyr and one of the first female saints of the Church. (February 19)
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