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GirlPronounced Classical Greek /ne.pʰé.lɛː/; English /ˈnɛf.ə.li/

Nephele

A name meaning "cloud".

Quick answer

Nephele is a girl name meaning "cloud".

Pronunciation: Classical Greek /ne.pʰé.lɛː/; English /ˈnɛf.ə.li/.

GenderGirl
Meaningcloud
PronunciationClassical Greek /ne.pʰé.lɛː/; English /ˈnɛf.ə.li/

Meaning and history

From Greek νέφος (nephos) meaning "cloud". In Greek legend Nephele was created from a cloud by Zeus, who shaped the cloud to look like Hera in order to trick Ixion, a mortal who desired her. Nephele was the mother of the centaurs by Ixion, and was also the mother of Phrixus and Helle by Athamas.

Notes and context

Usage: greek mythology | Ancient Greek: Νεφέλη