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GirlPronounced English /ˈhɛf.zɪ.bə/; English /ˈhɛp.zɪ.bə/

Hephzibah

A name of Hebrew origin meaning "my delight is in her".

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Hephzibah is a girl name with Hebrew roots meaning "my delight is in her".

Pronunciation: English /ˈhɛf.zɪ.bə/; English /ˈhɛp.zɪ.bə/.

GenderGirl
OriginHebrew
Meaningmy delight is in her
PronunciationEnglish /ˈhɛf.zɪ.bə/; English /ˈhɛp.zɪ.bə/

Meaning and history

This name comes from the Hebrew name חֶפְצִי־בָּה (Ḥeftsi-ba) meaning "my delight is in her". In the Old Testament she is the wife of King Hezekiah of Judah and the mother of Manasseh. The meaning of her name is explained in Isaiah 62:4.

Notes and context

Usage: biblical | Ancient Hebrew: חֶפְצִי־בָּה