Greek Name Days

Male name

When is Onoufrios’ name day?

Ονούφριος · Onoufrios

Main name day

12 June
Saint Onuphrius the Egyptian

The Greek name Ονούφριος (Onoufrios) is celebrated on 12 June.

Next name day

Saturday 12 June 2027

Saint Onuphrius the Egyptian

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The saint behind the name day

Saint Onuphrius the Egyptian4th–5th centuryHermit of the Upper Egyptian desert who, according to tradition, lived for decades in complete solitude and was found by Abba Paphnutius shortly before his death.Onuphrius came from Persia. While still young he joined a coenobitic community, where he trained for years in self-discipline and obedience, and later decided to withdraw deeper into the Egyptian desert.Read more

Variants and other forms

Other Greek forms and diminutives: Ονούφρης
In Latin letters: Onoufrios, Onoufris
English equivalents: Onuphrius
In Greek: Ονούφριος