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Phoebe

From Greek Phoibe, "bright, shining", from phoibos, "bright".

Meaning and origin

Phoebe reaches English through Greek mythology and the New Testament alike.

How to pronounce Phoebe

English (US)FEE-bee /ˈfiːbi/

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