TheNameDBAlpheus
MasculineMeaning
White or bright, referring to the Alpheus River in ancient Greece.
Etymology
Alpheus derives from the Greek 'alphos' meaning white or bright, and was the name of a river god in Greek mythology. The Alpheus River in the Peloponnese was sacred to the ancient Greeks and associated with the Olympic Games.
About the Name Alpheus
Alpheus is a classical Greek mythological name with limited modern usage. It carries scholarly and historical associations with ancient Greece and classical education.