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HelpRe: Tryphena
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It's biblical, can't recall where, and as such was introduced to South Africa by missionaries; it is used, though not often to my knowledge, by black South Africans who pronounce it exactly like try-FEE-nuh. I've only known one.
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I spotted a reference to an adult Tryphosa in the news, just the other day! Can't recall what she'd done - been someone's spokesperson, I think - but she's certainly the first I've seen.
Only Persis I've encountered was someone's sister in one of the Anne of Green Gables books. Also a surprisingly exotic bloom in 19th-century PEI.
Only Persis I've encountered was someone's sister in one of the Anne of Green Gables books. Also a surprisingly exotic bloom in 19th-century PEI.
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That series had quite a few fun(ny) Biblical names. Aunt Atossa!
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