Rephidim as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Rephidim

What is the meaning of the name Rephidim ?

The baby name Rephidim is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced reh-FID-im (IPA: /rəˈfɪdɪm/).

Rephidim is Hebrew in Origin.

From Biblical Hebrew Rĕphîdîm, Rephidim is a plural toponym derived from the root r-p-d, “to support, spread (a bed), rest,” yielding meanings such as “supports,” “resting places,” or “place of rest.” In the Hebrew Bible it names a wilderness station near Sinai (Exodus 17), remembered for water drawn from the rock at Horeb and for Israel’s victory over Amalek while Moses’ hands were upheld - events commemorated by the altar Yahweh-Nissi.

As a given name, Rephidim remains rare and generally unisex, used by families seeking distinctive biblical geography with themes of providence, perseverance, and respite. Variant forms include Raphidim (Septuagint/Latin tradition) and the scholarly Rĕphîdîm; pronunciations vary, commonly REF-ih-dim or reh-fee-DEEM. The related semantic field connects it with rest and support, making Rephidim an evocative choice for parents drawn to a narrative of sustenance in the desert.

⚙ Rephidim does not appear in any of the birth registries or name datasets we track. This usually means it's either extremely rare, a regional/traditional name not captured by official statistics, or a brand-new coinage. Use it knowing your child will almost certainly be the only one in the room.