Strong’s G4504

Ῥοῦφος

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

Rhouphos

Pronunciation

HROO-fos

Definition

Rufus

Meaning

Rufus, a Christian man in Rome, probably to be identified with the brother of Alexander and son of Simon of Cyrene.

Usage

Rufus is a personal name mentioned in the New Testament. It is used to identify a specific individual who was a member of the early Christian community. The name suggests a person with red hair or a ruddy complexion, which was a common Roman name.

Bible references

Mark 15:21;Romans 16:13