Phebe name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: Old Greek
Usage: English, Swedish and Danish
Pronunciation: ph(e)-be
Meaning: Pure, Brilliant, Shining One and Reine
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What does Phebe mean?

Long standing and Preeminent Phebe largely is used in Danish, English and Swedish is of Old Greek origin, meaning of Phebe is "Pure, Brilliant, Shining One or Reine" is bestowed upon baby girls.

Phebe is variant form of acclaimed, biblical and eternal Phoebe. Phoebe is equivalent of Euphemia in English language. Also Phoebe is equivalent of The Greek Name Φοιβη in Latin language. Phoebe's meaning is Moon, Bright and Bright and Shining is of Old Greek origin.

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How do I pronounce Phebe?

The most common pronunciation of two syllabled Phebe is ph(e)-be.

Variants of Phebe

Phoebe, Phoibe, Euphemia, Pheba, Effi

How popular is the name Phebe?

Phebe is a unique baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1880 and was able to reach the top 400 names. In 1882, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 352 on girl names chart when 45 babies were named Phebe.

There are over 2757 babies that have been given the name Phebe in United States. Also, in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 1000 names.

In 2005, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 971 on girl names chart when 27 babies were named Phebe. There are over 316 babies that have been given the name Phebe in England and Wales.

Also, in Belgium, it has been in use since 1995 and was able to reach the top 300 names. In 2002, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 235 on girl names chart when 39 babies were named Phebe.

Over 473 people have been named Phebe in Belgium.

Phebe is an uncommon baby name in France and may not be used now. Phebe is a common name in Nigeria, Philippines and Ghana while somewhat familiar name in Liberia, Cameroon, India, Canada and Netherlands.

At least, 8000 people globally have been given the name as per our findings.

YearRankBirths
2023425833
2022488127
2021536323
2020444130
2019414434
2018391037
2017468629
2016441932
2015472229
2014399837
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Phebe in Nordic countries

CountriesWomen
First NameSecondary Name
Netherlands15426

Numerological aspects of Phebe

Having letter P as a cornerstone represents your eternal hunger for more in life. You are good at envisioning projects and develop them on your own. You always think there's more out there. You want to accomplish more when it comes to you career. You always leave an everlasting impression but entering your world is a hard task to accomplish. You are a good listener, and always give the best advice, especially when it comes to relationships.

Other names similar to Phebe

  •  Damienne - The girl name Damienne is of Old Greek and Greek origin, Damienne means "Fertility"
  •  Magaly - Meaning of Magaly is Pearl came from Hebrew, Provençal and Greek commonly used in Spanish, French and English is bestowed upon baby girls
  •  Ermo - Celebrated and Evergreen boy name Ermo is originated from Old Greek and Germanic is predominantly used in Finnish, Italian and Swedish. Ermo is equivalent of Herman in Finnish language
  •  Lénora - Meaning of Lénora is Wealth or Honor came from Greek
  •  Sandye - Origin of Atypical Sandye is in Old Greek, meaning of Sandye is "Defending Man, Abbreviation of Alexander Defender of Man and Good Lamp" is given to baby girls. Sandye is derivation of Sandy.

Famous people named Phebe

  • Phebe Horschel in Jack London's Love of Life as Actor

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
  4. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
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