What origin is the name Zephaniah?

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

Is Zephaniah a popular name?

Zephaniah 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 Zephaniah?

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

Zephaniah

Q: Is Zephaniah a rare name?

Yes. Zephaniah 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 Zephaniah

Zephaniah

Boy

hebrew

3 syllables

Zephaniah is a hebrew boy's name meaning "Treasured by god; the lord has concealed; the lord has protected; treasured by god".

Zephaniah is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "Treasured by god; the lord has concealed; the lord has protected; treasured by god". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.