What origin is the name Shaphan?

Shaphan comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Shaphan a popular name?

Shaphan is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Shaphan?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Shaphan — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Shaphan

Q: Is Shaphan a rare name?

Yes. Shaphan does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Shaphan

Shaphan

Boy

hebrew

2 syllables

Shaphan is a hebrew boy's name meaning "This Hebrew name translates to rabbit and is linked to meanings like a lip or a brink.".

With hebrew roots, Shaphan is a boy name that means "This Hebrew name translates to rabbit and is linked to meanings like a lip or a brink.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.