At a Glance
- Origin
- Ancient Greek (mythological name, root obscure)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- NY-oh-bee
Niobe is an Ancient Greek (mythological name, root obscure) girl's name. It appears in 11 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Niobe
Origin: Ancient Greek (mythological name, root obscure).
A common claim: Niobe means 'fern' Actually: No standard source supports 'fern' as the meaning -- it's a Greek mythological name of unclear etymology that later became an eponym for 'an inconsolable woman.'
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Niobe
NY-oh-beeIPA /ˈnaɪ.əbi/
Popularity of Niobe
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