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Tryphena

Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

(shining). A Christian woman of Rome, saluted by Paul (Rom. 16:12¹²Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labor in the Lord. Salute the beloved Persis, which labored much in the Lord. (Romans 16:12)).

Concise Bible Dictionary:

Two Christian women at Rome, of whom Paul said they “labor in the Lord,” and to whom he sends salutations (Rom. 16:12¹²Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labor in the Lord. Salute the beloved Persis, which labored much in the Lord. (Romans 16:12)).

Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:

Number:

5170 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)

Greek:

Τρύφαινα

Transliteration:

Truphaina

Phonic:

troo’-fahee-nah

Meaning:

from 5172; luxurious; Tryphoena, a Christian woman

KJV Usage:

Tryphena

Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:

luxurious

Potts’ Bible Proper Names:

Delicate; tender; soft; luxurious:―a Christian woman of Rome [TRYPHOSA], Rom. 16:12. {Delicata; tenera; mollis}