Nephele

Nephele (Νεφέλη) refers to a 'cloud' or 'cloud nymph' in Greek mythology. The female first name Nephele is especially common in Greece, but is rather rare overall.

What does the name Nephele mean?

The name Nephele (Νεφέλη) means 'cloud' or 'cloud nymph' in Greek mythology. It is predominantly used in Greece, but is relatively rare overall. Variants include Nefeli and Nepheli.

Where does the name Nephele come from?

The name Nephele has its origin in Ancient Greek and means 'cloud' or 'cloud nymph.' The composition of the Ancient Greek word Nefeli (Νεφέλη) means 'cloud.' The language is Greek.

How do you pronounce Nephele?

Nephele is pronounced approximately like 'Nefeli,' with emphasis on the second syllable.

Popularity

In Germany, Nephele is considered a rare first name. In 2020, it ranked 4,158th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2017, when it reached 3,952nd place. Over the last ten years, Nephele has been chosen as a first name about 20 times, placing it 6,729th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 7,235th.