Phoebe

Phoebe Meaning & Origin

About Phoebe
The name Phoebe is of Greek origin and means "bright" or "radiant." It is derived from the Greek word "phoibos," which translates to "shining" or "pure." Phoebe is often associated with qualities such as intelligence, creativity, and a warm personality. It is a name that conveys brightness and positivity, reflecting the characteristics of someone who brings light and joy to others.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Phoebe are female.

Phoebe Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 10.82% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FP
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
P010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F IY1 B IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈfibi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Phoebe in Braille

Here's how to represent Phoebe in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Phoebe in braille

How to Spell the Name Phoebe in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Phoebe using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Phoebe in sign language

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