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Origin: Greek

Meaning: Bright, radiant; Pure one

Brilliant and genuine will be how everyone describes your little one, Phoibos. Typically given to boys, Phoibos is a Greek moniker that means “bright,” “radiant,” or “pure one.” According to mythology, one of the most influential Greek gods of all, Apollo, who had many titles, also held Phoibos or Phoebus as an epithet. Originally thought of as a god of radiant purity, Apollo became known as a sun god after the 5th century BCE. With a name like Phoibos and an influence like Apollo, baby will light up every room they enter.