Tryphena
try-FEE-nuh
Greek
Girl
In the King James Bible
- Meaning
- Delicate; Dainty
- Origin
- Greek
- Is it in the Bible?
- Yes — Tryphena appears in the King James Bible, including Romans 16:12.
- First appears in
- Romans — Acts and the early church
- Peak US usage
- No recorded United States usage in the 1880–2008 records
- Spiritual meaning
- Tryphena — 'delicate' by name but tireless in service — proves that outward gentleness and inner strength are not contradictions. The most impactful ministry often comes from those the world underestimates.
- King James verses
- Romans 16:12
"Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour in the Lord. Salute the beloved Persis, which laboured much in the Lord."
- Romans 16:12