Hephzibah
/HH-EH-F-T-S-IY-B-AA/
My delight is in her, from the Hebrew phrase hephtsi-bah, an expression of cherishing rather than a compound of separate roots. Drawn from a prophetic promise of restoration in the Hebrew scriptures and later borne by a queen, the name speaks of being wanted, favoured, and openly treasured.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Hephzibah is a Jewish girl name of Hebrew origin, meaning “My delight is in her, from the Hebrew phrase hephtsi-bah, an expression of cherishing rather than a compound of separate roots. Drawn from a prophetic promise of restoration in the Hebrew scriptures and later borne by a queen, the name speaks of being wanted, favoured, and openly treasured.”. It also appears in Christian tradition.
Hephzibah is a girl's name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families. The name means "My delight is in her, from the Hebrew phrase hephtsi-bah, an expression of cherishing rather than a compound of separate roots. Drawn from a prophetic promise of restoration in the Hebrew scriptures and later borne by a queen, the name speaks of being wanted, favoured, and openly treasured." and belongs to the Joy cluster — names that celebrate happiness and lightness of spirit.
Beyond its Jewish heritage, Hephzibah is also used in Christian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among American, European, MiddleEastern, Israeli families, Hephzibah carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Hephzibah's Hebrew roots
Many Jewish names carry Hebrew roots and a story from the Torah or tradition (Hebrew). Hephzibah means “My delight is in her, from the Hebrew phrase hephtsi-bah, an expression of cherishing rather than a compound of separate roots. Drawn from a prophetic promise of restoration in the Hebrew scriptures and later borne by a queen, the name speaks of being wanted, favoured, and openly treasured.” — a name with heritage that runs deep.
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Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Hephzibah resonates in either tradition.
Hephzibah's destiny number is 11 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Hephzibah's full reading →
Does Hephzibah go with your family's names?
Hephzibah breaks into 8 sounds: /HH-EH-F-T-S-IY-B-AA/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Hephzibah sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Hephzibah beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Hephzibah — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
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Common questions about Hephzibah
What does the name Hephzibah mean?
Hephzibah means "My delight is in her, from the Hebrew phrase hephtsi-bah, an expression of cherishing rather than a compound of separate roots. Drawn from a prophetic promise of restoration in the Hebrew scriptures and later borne by a queen, the name speaks of being wanted, favoured, and openly treasured.." It is a girl name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families.
Is Hephzibah a boy or girl name?
Hephzibah is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Hephzibah?
Hephzibah is of Hebrew origin, used in Jewish, Christian traditions, commonly among American, European, MiddleEastern families.
Is Hephzibah a Jewish name?
Yes. Hephzibah is a girl name traditionally used in Jewish families, of Hebrew origin. It also appears in Christian tradition.
What does Hephzibah mean in Hebrew?
Hephzibah originates from Hebrew, where it means "My delight is in her, from the Hebrew phrase hephtsi-bah, an expression of cherishing rather than a compound of separate roots. Drawn from a prophetic promise of restoration in the Hebrew scriptures and later borne by a queen, the name speaks of being wanted, favoured, and openly treasured.."
What are common nicknames for Hephzibah?
Common short forms of Hephzibah include Hepi, Heph.
What is the numerology of Hephzibah?
Hephzibah has a Pythagorean destiny number of 11 — intuition and inspired leadership (master number).
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