A feminine given name of Greek origin meaning 'bright' or 'shining.' Also refers to a genus of birds in the flycatcher family.
From Greek 'Phoibe,' meaning 'bright, shining, radiant,' derived from 'phoibos.' In Greek mythology, Phoebe was a Titaness associated with the moon and prophecy, grandmother of Apollo and Artemis.
Phoebe was one of the first names mentioned in the New Testament that wasn't Hebrew in origin, referring to a deacon in the early Christian church. The bird name 'phoebe' comes from their call, which sounds like they're saying 'fee-bee,' but was later connected to the mythological name.
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