Febe

Febe is an Italian, Spanish, and Dutch variant of Phoebe. The name traces back to the ancient Greek original name Phoíbē (Φοίβη) and means 'the Radiant' or 'the Shining', derived from ancient Greek phoîbos (φοῖβος) meaning 'bright, radiant, shining, pure'.

What does the name Febe mean?

Febe is an Italian, Spanish, and Dutch variant of Phoebe. The name traces back to the ancient Greek original name Phoíbē (Φοίβη) and means 'the Radiant' or 'the Shining', derived from ancient Greek phoîbos (φοῖβος) meaning 'bright, radiant, shining, pure'. The original name Phoebe or Phoibe appears in both the Bible and Greek mythology. More about this can be found on the name page for Phoebe. The variant Febe is particularly common in Latin America, but also in Italy and the Netherlands. Other variants of Phoebe include Fibi, Fiby, Phebe, Phibie, and Phöbe.

Where does the name Febe come from?

Etymology Febe is a female first name of ancient Greek origin meaning 'the Radiant' or 'the Shining'. Ancient Greek

How do you pronounce Febe?

Sound & Pronunciation of Febe: The name Febe is two syllables and softly structured. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Fe-be' [ˈfeːbə], starting with a long, bright 'Fe' that conveys openness. The voiced 'b' in the second syllable adds a gentle accent. The final 'e' provides a calm ending. Febe thus appears friendly and balanced - clear in sound and harmonious in conclusion.

When is the name day of Febe?

The name day for Febe is September 3rd in remembrance of Saint Phoebe.

Popularity

Febe is a common first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 4,045th in the list of the most popular female baby names. Its best placement was in 2008 at 1,636th. In the last ten years, Febe has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 6,729th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,235th.

Nicknames & pet names

Fee

Similar first names

Famous people

• Maria Febe Kusumastuti (badminton player from Indonesia)