Learn more about the name Phero meaning “bear”

The title Pharaoh has always been an intriguing one and it’s even been used, more often than we might think, as a name for babies in the US. (Although King and Princess reign on the name charts!)

The Greek word Phero has nothing to do with royalty (in spite of sounding similar), but may make a great ancient alternative if you are looking for a name that could also pass as a royal title.

Phero

Original Language + Form: Greek φέρω

Range of Meanings: To carry, bring, present

Concept: Phero’s biblical meaning also has a large number of figurative uses where it’s translated to “endure”, “bear”, or “sustain (uphold)” and imply that they are continual. For example, God did not only sustain the universe in the past, he will continue to do so.

References or Context: 

“I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5

“He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power.” Hebrews 1:3

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