Niobe

Colors Related to this Name: Red

Qualities Related to this Name: Compassionate, Idealistic

Popularity: This name is unique in the US. Ranking #10754 in 2013 and #15880 in 2014.

Meaning

In English

Origin: Ancient Greek Νιόβη ‎(Nióbē).

Meaning(s):

-A crying woman; a woman who is bereaved or inconsolable. (from 16th c.)

-(astronomy) Short for (w 71 Niobe), a main belt asteroid.

-(Greek Mythology) A daughter of Tantalus, said to have turned into stone while weeping for her children.

-( female name)