Phoebus Name Meaning
The name Phoebus comes from Greek Mythology roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Phoebus below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Phoebus Name Meaning
Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of the Greek name Φοιβος (Phoibos), which meant "bright, pure". This was an epithet of the Greek god Apollo.
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