Cybele

Gender Feminine
Usage Near Eastern Mythology (Latinized)
Scripts Κυβέλη(Ancient Greek)
Pronounced Pron. /ˈsɪb.ə.li/(English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Meaning unknown, possibly from Phrygian roots meaning either "stone" or "hair". This was the name of the Phrygian mother goddess associated with fertility and nature. She was later worshipped by the Greeks and Romans.

Related Names

VariantKybele
Other Languages & CulturesKyveli(Greek) Cibele(Portuguese)
User SubmissionCybèle

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asteroids, body parts, earth, fertility deities, goddesses, Greek mythology, hair, landforms, Latinizations, Megami Tensei characters, mother goddesses, mythology, nature, uncertain etymology, y vowels
Entry updated December 7, 2022