Hephzibah

Gender Feminine
Usage Biblical
Scripts חֶףְצִי־בָּה(Ancient Hebrew)
Pronounced Pron. /ˈhɛf.zɪ.bə/(English) /ˈhɛp.zɪ.bə/(English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From the Hebrew name חֶףְצִי־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.

Related Names

Rootsḥafets + be
VariantHepzibah
Other Languages & CulturesCheftzi-Vah(Biblical Hebrew) Eppie, Hepsie(English)

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Categories

biblical women, ends in -ah, feelings, happiness, joy, mothers, wives
Entry updated October 6, 2024