Greek · Girl name
Phoebe
“radiant, shining one”
About the name Phoebe
Phoebe is a Greek name meaning ‘radiant, shining one’. It is derived from the Greek ‘phos’, meaning ‘light’, and is related to Phoebus, a title of the god Apollo. Phoebe was a Titan in Greek mythology and the grandmother of Apollo and Artemis. In the New Testament, Saint Paul’s Letter to the Romans commends Phoebe, a deacon of the church at Cenchreae. A moon of Saturn is also named Phoebe. The name is given to girls.
- Meaning
- radiant, shining one
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- FEE-bee(2 syl.)
Middle names for Phoebe
- Phoebe Rose
- Phoebe Marie
- Phoebe Ann
- Phoebe Claire
- Phoebe Joy
Questions about Phoebe
- What does Phoebe mean?
- Phoebe is a Greek name meaning "radiant, shining one".
- How do you pronounce Phoebe?
- Phoebe is pronounced FEE-bee, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Phoebe?
- Variants of Phoebe include Phebe.
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