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Nephele as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Nephele

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The baby name Nephele is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /nəˈfɛli/ (nuh-FEL-ee).

Nephele is Greek in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: /nəˈfɛli/ (nuh-FEL-ee)

What is the meaning of the name Nephele ?

The baby name Nephele is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /nəˈfɛli/ (nuh-FEL-ee).

Nephele is Greek in Origin.

Nephele is a feminine name from Ancient Greek Νεφέλη, meaning "cloud." In myth, Zeus fashioned the nymph Nephele as a cloud in Hera’s likeness; her encounter with Ixion produced Centauros, ancestor of the centaurs. In another cycle she wed Athamas and became mother to Phrixus and Helle, rescuing them by sending the golden ram that bore the famed Fleece. The name thus carries airy, elusive imagery alongside themes of protection and deliverance.

Usage has been rare in English-speaking countries, with occasional revival among classicists and romantics since the 19th century, while the modern Greek form Nefeli is familiar and stylish in Greece. Pronounced NEF-eh-lee or neh-FEH-lee. Variants and spellings include Nephelē (scholarly), Néphélé/Nephélé (French-influenced), and diminutives such as Nefi or Feli. Related plural Nephelai ("cloud nymphs") appears in poetry. Meaning: "cloud; cloud-nymph," suggesting softness, ephemerality, and mythic grace.

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Nephele – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
TW Girls 0 #289 1 8,139
HK Girls 0 #649 2 16,104
United States Girls 2024 #911 6 8,487
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440

Nephele is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:

GR
HK
MA
TR
TW

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People also ask about Nephele

Nephele is predominantly a girl's name.
Nephele is a 3 syllable name, pronounced /nəˈfɛli/ (nuh-FEL-ee).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Nephelē, Nefeli and Néphélé.
Across languages, Nephele has these equivalents: Nefeli (modern Greek), Nebula (Latin, 'cloud'), Megha / Meghna (Sanskrit, 'cloud').
Somewhat — Nephele ranked #911 in United States in 2024, placing it just outside the most common names.