Nephi
NEE-fai
Popularity
#10561
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
723
Peak Year
#26 in 2007
First Recorded
1918
Style
Spiritual & Biblical, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
From the Book of Mormon, Nephi is a Hebrew name meaning 'beautiful'. It is a name of significant religious importance within the Latter-day Saint tradition.
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Numerology
The Seeker
Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.
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Nephi
Key prophet in the Book of Mormon.
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