The baby name Cibele is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Portuguese: /siˈbɛli/ (see-BEH-lee); English: /ˈsɪbəli/ or /sɪˈbiːli/ (SIB-ə-lee or si-BEE-lee).
The baby name Cibele is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced Portuguese: /siˈbɛli/ (see-BEH-lee); English: /ˈsɪbəli/ or /sɪˈbiːli/ (SIB-ə-lee or si-BEE-lee).
Cibele is in Origin.
Cibele is the Portuguese and Italian form of Cybele, the name of the great mother goddess of Phrygia whose cult spread to Greece and Rome as Magna Mater. The etymology is debated but often linked to the Phrygian/Lydian title Matar Kubileya, interpreted as “Mountain Mother” or “Great Mother.” As a divine figure, she symbolized fertility, protection, and untamed nature, frequently depicted with lions and rocky heights, and connected to the youthful Attis.
As a given name, Cibele gained modern currency through renewed interest in classical mythology, seeing steady use in the Lusophone world - especially Brazil - from the mid-20th century onward. International variants include Cybele (English), Cybèle (French), Cibeles (Spanish), Cibele (Italian/Portuguese), Kibele (Turkish), and the alternative Brazilian spelling Cibelle. The name carries an antique, regal aura with an earth-centered meaning, appealing to parents seeking a mythic yet accessible choice grounded in deep Mediterranean and Anatolian traditions.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LU | 0 | #66 | 1 | 2,830 | |
| JP | 0 | #77 | 1 | 4,057 | |
| AO | Girls | 0 | #217 | 1 | 4,575 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #244 | 8 | 6,592 |
| PT | 0 | #247 | 4 | 4,161 | |
| BR | 0 | #278 | 68 | 5,969 | |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #329 | 1 | 7,429 |
| PE | 0 | #329 | 1 | 6,350 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #342 | 2 | 15,378 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #352 | 1,104 | 12,708 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #358 | 2 | 8,829 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #359 | 4 | 8,539 |
| BO | 0 | #408 | 1 | 6,868 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #433 | 19 | 7,952 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #650 | 2 | 9,488 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #739 | 13 | 12,213 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,427 | 20 | 9,415 |
Cibele is popular in 22 countries — most recent births per country:
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