Tryphosa

Tryphosa was a woman mentioned in the New Testament of the Bible, specifically in the Epistle to the Romans. She is listed in Romans 16:12 alongside Persis and Tryphon. The Apostle Paul sends greetings to these individuals, suggesting they were known to him and likely members of the Christian community in Rome. The name Tryphosa is of Greek origin, meaning "delicate" or "tender." Little else is known about her life or specific contributions to the early church. Her mention in the epistle is brief, serving as a personal greeting from Paul to the recipients. She is one of several women acknowledged by Paul in this chapter, which highlights the significant role women played in the nascent Christian movement, often in roles of service and leadership that are not always explicitly detailed in the biblical text.