How to Pronounce Gaius

GAY-yuhs

Gaius is pronounced GAY-yuhs (ˈɡeɪəs): two syllables, stress on the first. Also heard: GAY-us, GAY-uhs.

What does Gaius mean?

Gaius means “lord; an earthly man”.

Hitchcock’s Bible Names (1869), public domain.

Who was Gaius?

Gaius is the name of several men in the New Testament. One was a Macedonian companion of Paul seized in the Ephesus riot (Acts 19:29); another was Gaius of Derbe who traveled with Paul (Acts 20:4). Paul baptized a Gaius at Corinth (1 Corinthians 1:14) and calls Gaius his host and host to the whole church (Romans 16:23). The letter of 3 John is addressed to a beloved Gaius (3 John 1:1).

Also pronounced

GAY-us
GAY-uhs

Found in Scripture

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