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