Epaenetus

A man, in the time of the New Testament · named in 1 verse

the name means praised Strong's Lexicon

Epaenetus was the first convert to Christ in Asia and was beloved by Paul.

From Easton's Bible Dictionary

Commendable, a Christian at Rome to whom Paul sent his salutation (Rom. 16:5). He is spoken of as "the first fruits of Achaia" (R.V., "of Asia", i.e., of proconsular Asia, which is probably the correct reading). As being the first convert in that region, he was peculiarly dear to the apostle. He calls him his "well beloved."

Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.

First named at Romans 16:5.

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Verses that name Epaenetus

Romans 16:5 Greet also the church that meets at their house. Greet my beloved Epenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in the province of Asia.