Zephaniah Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Zephaniah Name at a Glance

Name	Zephaniah
Meaning	The Lord has concealed; the Lord has protected; treasured by God.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Zephaniah Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Zephaniah means “The Lord has concealed; the Lord has protected; treasured by God”. 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.

Zephaniah Name Origin

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

Is Zephaniah a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Zephaniah

When considering Zephaniah for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.