Phoibe

The name Phoibe (ancient Greek Φοίβη Phoíbē) has its roots in the Bible as well as in Greek mythology. It is derived from the ancient Greek word phoîbos (φοῖβος), which means 'bright, radiant, shining, pure'. Therefore, Phoibe is also interpreted as 'the Radiant' or 'the Bright'.

What does the name Phoibe mean?

Phoibe (ancient Greek Φοίβη Phoíbē) is a name that appears in both the Bible and Greek mythology. It originates from the ancient Greek word phoîbos (φοῖβος) and means 'the Radiant' or 'the Bright'. In the New Testament, a deaconess named Phoibe from Corinth is mentioned, who is now venerated as a saint. In Greek mythology, Phoibe is a Titaness and the grandmother of the moon goddess Artemis. The name is also shaped by her brother, the god Apollo, whose epithet is Phoibos. Today, the first name Phoibe is relatively rare, but the Latinized form Phoebe is widely used, especially in English-speaking regions. Other variants of Phoibe include Febe, Fibi, Fiby, Phebe, Phibie, and Phöbe.

Where does the name Phoibe come from?

Phoibe is a feminine first name of Greek origin that means 'the Radiant' or 'the Bright'. The etymology is based on the ancient Greek term phoîbos (φοῖβος), which means bright, radiant, shining, or pure. The languages from which this name originates are Ancient Greek and Biblical.

How do you pronounce Phoibe?

Foe-ih-be

When is the name day of Phoibe?

The name day of Phoibe is celebrated on September 3rd in memory of Saint Phoebe.

Popularity

In Germany, Phoibe is a rather rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2017, when it ranked 2,741st. In the last ten years, Phoibe has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 5,715th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,884th.

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