Phoebe
Female nameGreek
✨ Meaning
Phoebe comes from the Greek 'phoibos,' meaning bright, radiant or pure. In myth Phoebe is one of the Titans and a grandmother of Apollo and Artemis, and the related masculine Phoibos was an epithet of Apollo himself as god of light. The name therefore belongs to the same family of brightness words that gave several ancient names their meaning.
🌍 Origin
Phoebe appears in the New Testament as a deacon commended by Paul, which brought the name into Christian use and made it acceptable to English Protestants after the Reformation. It is also the name of one of Saturn's moons. The name has risen strongly in Britain, Australia and the United States since the 1990s.
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⭐ Famous People Named Phoebe
- Phoebe Waller-Bridge
- Phoebe Bridgers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does Phoebe mean?
Phoebe means 'bright' or 'radiant,' from the Greek 'phoibos.'
How is Phoebe pronounced?
It is FEE-bee. The initial ph produces an f sound and the final e is sounded, following Greek transliteration.
Is Phoebe a biblical name?
Yes. Phoebe appears in Paul's letter to the Romans as a deacon of the early church, which brought the name into Christian use.