Cybele Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Cybele Name at a Glance

Name	Cybele
Meaning	Mythological nature goddess worshiped as the Great Mother in Asia Minor. The mother of all gods and men and wild nature. Often kept company by lions. Identified with Rhea by the Greeks; with Maia and Ceres by the Romans.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Cybele Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Cybele means “Mythological nature goddess worshiped as the Great Mother in Asia Minor. The mother of all gods and men and wild nature. Often kept company by lions. Identified with Rhea by the Greeks; with Maia and Ceres by the Romans”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Cybele Name Origin

Our database records Cybele under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Cybele a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Cybele is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Cybele

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