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Prophet Pronunciation

Prophet is pronounced PROF-it /ˈprɑf.ɪt/High

Meaning: From the word prophet — Greek prophetes, 'one who speaks for God/the gods; a seer, a foreteller'Medium

In 30 seconds: A voice for God: Prophet is the word-name for a seer and divine messenger. Bold, devout, and aspirational (we note its sacred sense).

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Origin LowGreek, English

MeaningFrom the word prophet — Greek prophetes, 'one who speaks for God/the gods; a seer, a foreteller'

U.S. rank (2024)#4825 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births21 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 310

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Prophet comes from the word prophet — Greek prophetes, 'one who speaks for God or the gods; a seer, a foreteller'. A bold, devout, aspirational word-name; we note honestly that it carries a deeply sacred religious meaning.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, one-who-speaks-for-God at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Prophet, from Greek prophetes ('one who speaks for God'), names a seer and divine messenger — a bold, devout word-name; we note its sacred religious sense.

Overall data confidence 55%

Oxford English Dictionary — prophet — word origin

Variations

Prophit

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Prophet?

Prophet is pronounced PROF-it (/ˈprɑf.ɪt/). Press play above to hear Prophet said aloud.

How do you say Prophet?

Prophet is said PROF-it (/ˈprɑf.ɪt/). Press play above to hear Prophet said aloud.

What does the name Prophet mean?

Prophet is the word for 'one who speaks for God; a seer' (Greek prophetes).

Is Prophet a boy or girl name?

Prophet is a boy's name.

How popular is Prophet?

Prophet is a rare name in the U.S.