Niobe - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Niobe \ni(o)-be\ is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "fern". Mythology: Niobe was a boastful queen of Thebes whose children were killed by Apollo and Diana as a reprimand for her arrogance. She wept continously, and in time she turned into a stone from which water constantly streamed. Anyone with inconsolable sorrow is said to "weep the tears of Niobe".

Baby names that sound like Niobe are Nibia and Nubia. Other similar baby names are Nioma, Nike, Noe and Tobe.

Niobe is a very rare female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Niobe. Click here to compare Niobe with related baby names.