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At a Glance
- Meaning
- The Lord has hidden / protected
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- zef-ə-NYE-ə
Zephaniah is a Hebrew name that means "the Lord has hidden" or "the Lord has protected." It's pronounced zef-ə-NYE-ə, with the stress on the third syllable. It's a long, lyrical name with a built-in meaning of safekeeping, which may appeal if you're looking for something with weight behind it.
Meaning & Origin of Zephaniah
Meaning: The Lord has hidden / protected.
Origin: Hebrew.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Zephaniah
zef-ə-NYE-əIPA /ˌzɛfəˈnaɪə/
Popularity of Zephaniah
Zephaniah ranked #1339 in the U.S. in 2024, with 143 babies given the name. Its peak in the Social Security data (which runs from 1972 to 2024) was #1150 in 2019, when 170 babies were named Zephaniah, so it has slipped a little since then but remains in use.
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FAQ
What does the name Zephaniah mean?
The Lord has hidden / protected. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Zephaniah?
Zephaniah is pronounced zef-ə-NYE-ə (IPA: /ˌzɛfəˈnaɪə/).
Is Zephaniah a popular name right now?
Zephaniah peaked at #1150 in 2019 and is ranked #1339 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1972–2024.)
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