Origin, Meaning, And History Of Phebe
菲比是菲比的名称的变体Latin form of the Greek name Phoibe derived from the Greek phoibos, meaning ‘bright’ or ‘pure.’ Phoibe was the name of a Titan who was associated with the moon in Greek mythology. She was the daughter of Uranus and Gaia (sky and earth)Moreover, Phoibe was the title given to her granddaughter, Artemis, the goddess of the moon. Even today, one of the moons of Saturn is named Pheobe after the Titan.
Phoebe was also the name of a female minister at the Church of Cenchreae in the New Testament. She appears in St.Paul’s epistle to the Romans and is the only female deacon in the Bible. In some translations, Phoebe is mentioned as Phebe.
Apart from the Ancient Greek and Biblical Greek spellings of Phoibe, Phebe has several other variations, including Phoebe. Other variations in different cultures and languages include Febe in Dutch, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish and Phébé in French.
Phebe was quite popular in the US in the late 19th century and the early 20th century. It was ranked among the top 500 names during that period. However, later, its popularity dropped and its variant Phoebe became famous possibly due to the release ofF.R.I.E.N.D.S.andCharmed.
Phebe has made some appearances in pop culture. Phebe is the name of a shepherdess in Shakespeare’sAs You Like It. She is in love with Ganymede but upon realizing the true identity of Ganymede, she accepts the hand of her long-time wooer, Silvius.菲比摩尔is one of the central characters in Louisa May Alcott’sEight CousinsandRose in Bloom.
In real life too, there were a few notable individuals named Phebes.Phebe W. Sudlowwas among the first women in the educational field in the US. She was the first female superintendent of a public school as well.Phebe Novakovicis an American businesswoman and former intelligence officer (CIA). She is among the most powerful women in the world and is the CEO of General Dynamics.
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Phebe’s popularity saw several fluctuations over time. Look at the graphs below to understand how the name performed in popularity and ranking charts.
Phebe On The Popularity Chart
Phebe’s popularity saw several fluctuations over time. Look at the graphs below to understand how the name performed in popularity and ranking charts.
Popularity Over Time
Though Phebe performed fairly well in US popularity charts since the 1980s, it has never been on the top popularity list. In 1980, 16 babies per million were given this name. In 2011, 45 babies per million shared this name. However, its popularity came down again in 2021, with only 23 babies per million sharing the name.
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Rank Over Time
In 1981, the name ranked 5,164. However, by 1994, its position had slipped to 8,617. In 2011, its position improved and was ranked at 3,539. In 2021, the name stood at the rank of 5,487.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Phebe?
The name Phebe means shining, pure, brilliant, sparkling, and a variant of phoebe.
2. What is the origin of the name Phebe?
Phebe has a Greek origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Phebe?
Phebe is pronounced as fee-bee.
