Phoebe: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“bright; pure; radiant”

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فیبی

Φοίβη

Phoebe (فیبی, Greek Φοίβη) is a Christian girl’s name that means “bright; pure; radiant”. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary, Phoebe.

Phoebe at a glance

Meaning: bright; pure; radiant
Gender: Girl
Origin: Greek
Faith: Christian
Say it: fee-bee
Syllables: 2
Letters: 6
First letter: P · ف

Meaning of Phoebe

In English: bright; pure; radiant
اردو میں معنی: روشن؛ پاکیزہ

Origin and history of Phoebe

From Greek phoibos, meaning 'bright'. Paul commends Phoebe in Romans 16:1.

Base wordGreek phoibos

How to say and write Phoebe

Say it: fee-bee2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Phoebe
Urdu: فیبی
Original script: Φοίβη
Other spellings: Phebe
Themes: Light

Sibling names for Phoebe

Christian boy names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Phoebe.

Names like Phoebe

Questions about the name Phoebe

What does the name Phoebe mean?

Phoebe means “bright; pure; radiant”. In Urdu: روشن؛ پاکیزہ. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).

Is Phoebe a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Phoebe is a girl’s name.

Is Phoebe a Christian name?

Yes. Phoebe is used by Christian families. It is of Greek origin. From Greek phoibos, meaning 'bright'. Paul commends Phoebe in Romans 16:1.

How do you pronounce Phoebe?

Say it “fee-bee”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Phoebe in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Phoebe is written فیبی. In its original script: Φοίβη.

What are other spellings of Phoebe?

Phoebe is also spelled Phebe.

Is the meaning of Phoebe verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.