Hidden by God or west wind
Zeph is most commonly used as a shortened form of Zephaniah, a Hebrew name meaning 'hidden by Yahweh.' It is also associated with Zephyrus, the Greek god of the west wind, giving it a breezy, natural connection. In modern usage, it stands alone as a sleek, one-syllable choice with both biblical and mythological roots.
Less common today
Zeph isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,345 in 2001.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A prophet in the Hebrew Bible and the namesake of the Book of Zephaniah
A character in the film 'The Hunger Games' · The Hunger Games
