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Niobe

NY-oh-bee

Letters

5

Syllables

3

Origin

Greek

Total Births

190

Peak Year

#33 in 2004

First Recorded

2003

Style

Mythological, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

In Greek mythology, Niobe was a queen who bragged about her fourteen children, leading to tragedy. The name likely means 'new'.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

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

Famous Namesakes

  • Niobe

    Figure from Greek mythology, queen of Thebes.

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