Kepa

Kepa is a male first name that represents a Basque variant of Cephas. The name is metaphorically associated with 'the stone.'

What does the name Kepa mean?

The name Kepa is the Basque form of Cephas and metaphorically means 'the stone.' The roots of the name trace back to the ancient Aramaic word kephas and the Syrian kefa, both of which stand for 'stone' and 'rock.' In the New Testament, Kepa is also considered a variant of Peter. Another form is Kephas.

Where does the name Kepa come from?

The first name Kepa has ancient Aramaic origins and means 'the stone.' The etymology refers to Pétros (Πέτρος), kephas, or kefa, which in Ancient Greek, Ancient Aramaic, and Syrian means 'stone' or 'rock.' It is common in the Basque and Spanish languages.

How do you pronounce Kepa?

Kepa is pronounced as 'Keh-pah.'

Popularity

In Germany, Kepa is considered a rare first name. In 2017, it ranked 3,867th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its highest ranking was in 2015 at 2,705th. Over the last ten years, the name has been given approximately 20 times as a first name, placing it 5,888th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,040th.

Famous people

• Kepa Arrizabalaga (footballer)