Zephaniah - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Zephaniah \z(e)-pha-

is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "hidden by God". Biblical: a minor prophet.

Zephaniah has 2 variant forms: Zeph and Zephan.

For more information, see also the related name Zephariah.

Zephaniah is an uncommon first name for men and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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