Hebrew · Boy name
Nefi
“from the Book of Mormon; possibly good”
About the name Nefi
Nefi is the Spanish form of Nephi, a name from the Book of Mormon. Its origin is uncertain; some Latter-day Saint scholars connect it with the Egyptian nfr, meaning good or beautiful, while others relate it to biblical names. In the Book of Mormon, Nephi is the son of the prophet Lehi, who leaves Jerusalem with his family, builds a ship to cross the ocean and becomes the founder of the Nephite people. Nefi is used chiefly by Spanish-speaking members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
- Meaning
- from the Book of Mormon; possibly good
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- NEH-fee(2 syl.)
Middle names for Nefi
- Nefi James
- Nefi Joseph
- Nefi Samuel
- Nefi David
- Nefi Daniel
Questions about Nefi
- What does Nefi mean?
- Nefi is a Hebrew name meaning "from the Book of Mormon; possibly good".
- How do you pronounce Nefi?
- Nefi is pronounced NEH-fee, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Nefi?
- Variants of Nefi include Nephi.
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