Romans 16 – Paul and His Helpers Names and Their Meanings:

  1. Phoebe: bright, radiant
  2. Priscilla: Ancient, of old; long age
  3. Aquila: An eagle; wings of protection
  4. Epenetus: Praiseworthy; Laudable.
  5. Mary: Bitter or Strong; Myrrh, Beloved
  6. Andronicus: victory of Men
  7. Junia: The younger; youthful
  8. Ampliatus: You enlarge; Large
  9. Urbanus: “of the city”, Polite
  10. Stachy’s: Ear of grain (or corn); resurrection
  11. Apelles: Of The Destroyer (of Apollo); Called
  12. Aristobulus: Best counsel; best intention
  13. Herodion: Like Herod “Little Herod”; Hero
  14. Narcissus: Dopey or slow poke; stupidity
  15. Tryphena: Luxurious one, spoiled
  16. Tryphosa: Luxurious two; spoiled
  17. Persis: a Persian woman; Persister
  18. Rufus: Red; Adam
  19. Asyncritus: Incomparable
  20. Phlegon: Flame; scorching; burning
  21. Hermas: (New) Declaration; border crosser; Harold; messenger (possibly feminine)
  22. Patrobas: Paternal
  23. Hermes: (New) Declaration; border crosser; Harold; messenger (possibly masculine)
  24. Philologus: lover of The word
  25. Julia: Soft haired; physical maturity
  26. Nereus: He who shines, He who flows
  27. Olympas: Heaven- descended; Heavenly a gift or blessing from God.
  28. Timothy: Honoring God; Honored by God.
  29. Lucius: Light, bright white
  30. Jason: Healer
  31. Sosipater: savior of his father
  32. Tertius: Third, scribe; amanuensis
  33. Gaius: Lord; Joy; Rejoicer
  34. Erastus: Beloved, Loving
  35. Quartus: fourth