Bright, radiant, or pure
Phebe is the original Greek spelling of the name more commonly known today as Phoebe. In Greek mythology, it is associated with the Titan Phoibe, who was linked to the moon and prophecy. The name also appears in the New Testament, where Phebe is a deaconess mentioned by Saint Paul.
Less common today
Phebe isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,496 in 2011.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A deaconess of the church at Cenchreae mentioned in Romans 16:1 · The Bible
A shepherdess in the forest of Arden · As You Like It by William Shakespeare
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