What is the origin of the name Nephele?

Nephele is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Nephele?

Nephele is currently ranked #14735 in the United States and is new in popularity.

How do you pronounce Nephele?

Nephele is pronounced neh-FEL-ee.

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Nephele

neh-FEL-ee

Popularity

#14735

new

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

Peak Year

#6 in 2024

First Recorded

2024

Style

Mythological, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

In Greek mythology, Nephele was a cloud nymph, the daughter of Oceanus and Tethys. The name means 'cloud'.

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Neph Phy

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Neph Phy

Spelling Variations

Nephale

Similar Names

Celeste Aura Cirrus Sky

Personality Traits

EtherealDreamyMysticalGentle

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