The baby name Zephaniah is a unisex name, 4 syllables long and is pronounced "Zef-uh-NYE-uh".
Zephaniah is Hebrew in Origin.
Zephaniah is a Hebrew name that means "God has hidden" or "protected by God". It is derived from the Hebrew word "tsaphan" which means "to hide" or "to treasure". The name is mentioned in the Old Testament as the name of a prophet who lived during the reign of King Josiah of Judah. Zephaniah was known for his prophecies of judgment and restoration, and his book is one of the shortest in the Bible.
Zephaniah is a unisex name, but it is more commonly given to boys. The name has been in use since biblical times, and it has been used by various cultures and religions throughout history. In the United States, the name Zephaniah has been steadily increasing in popularity since the 1990s, but it is still a relatively uncommon name.
The pronunciation of Zephaniah is zef-uh-NYE-uh. The name is composed of two parts: "Zeph" and "aniah". "Zeph" is a shortened form of the Hebrew word "tsaphan", which means "to hide" or "to treasure". "Aniah" is a Hebrew suffix that means "God has answered". Together, the name Zephaniah means "God has hidden" or "protected by God".