Archippos is the original Greek form (spelled Ἄρχιππος) of the name borne in the New Testament by a fellow worker of the Apostle Paul, commonly known in English by the Latinized variant Archippus. Its root structure is built from two classical Greek elements: ἀρχός (archos) meaning "master" or "ruler," and ἵππος (hippos) meaning "horse". Combined, the name signifies "master of horses" – a compound formed on a noble, aristocratic model typical of ancient naming conventions. Biblical Reference Archippus appears in two Pauline epistles. In Colossians 4:17, Paul urges him: "Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfill it." He is also greeted in Philemon 1:2, where he is described as a "fellow soldier." These brief mentions portray him as a trusted co-worker in the early Christian church, perhaps based in Colossae. The name, rendered as Archippus in the Latin Vulgate and most English translations, remains in use primarily through this scriptural association. Cultural and Linguistic Context In Ancient Greek society, compound names denoting command or ownership were prestigious. Archos (ἀρχός) appears frequently in onomastics (e.g., Archippe, the feminine form, also attested). The second element's strong relationship with equestrian nobility reinforces the status implied by the name. Russian Orthodox tradition adopted the form Arkhip (spelled Архипп), which surfaces infrequently in historical records such as the patronage records of Mikhail Arro's 1970s communist-themed fiction. Meaning: "master of horses" Origin: Ancient Greek Usage: New Testament, early Christian Greek world; Russian Orthodox form as Arkhip Variants: Archippus (Latinized liturgical form), Arkhip (Russian), Archippe (feminine)