Φοίβη
Foívifeminine
The Greek given name for Phoebe is Φοίβη (Foívi).
Φοίβη is used as a feminine given name.
Meaning: given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Foívi.
Did you know?
- In Greek mythology, Φοίβη was a Titan associated with the moon and the intellect, making her the grandmother of Apollo.
- In Modern Greek, the name Φοίβη is relatively rare compared to names based on saints, as it is a 'pagan' name from antiquity.
- While Φοίβη is a woman's name, the masculine version Φοίβος was an epithet for the god Apollo, meaning 'bright' or 'radiant'.
Examples in context
- Χαίρετε! Αυτή είναι η Φοίβη, η νέα μου συμμαθήτρια.Hello! This is Phoebe, my new classmate.
- Η Φοίβη είναι καλή φίλη.I Foívi eínai kalí fíli.Phoebe is a good friend.
- Γνωρίζεις την Φοίβη;Gnorízeis tin Foívi;Do you know Phoebe?
- Η Φοίβη δουλεύει εδώ.I Foívi doulévei edó.Phoebe works here.
Example conversation
Kyriaki is asking Dimitris about a friend.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΠού είναι η Φοίβη;Poú eínai i Foívi?Where is Phoebe?
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΕίναι στην κουζίνα.Eínai stin kouzína.She is in the kitchen.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΘέλω να μιλήσω στη Φοίβη.Thélo na milíso sti Foívi.I want to speak to Phoebe.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΠήγαινε να τη βρεις.Pígeine na ti vris.Go find her.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “phoebe” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
