Zephaniah

Zephaniah is a male given name of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name Tsephanyah (צְפַנְיָה), meaning "Yahweh has hidden" or "Yahweh has treasured." The name is found in the Hebrew Bible, notably as the name of a prophet from the Book of Zephaniah, one of the Twelve Minor Prophets. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, Zephaniah is a prophet who prophesied during the reign of King Josiah of Judah. The name Zephaniah is also found in the New Testament, notably as the name of a man from Canaan who was listed as a descendant of Judah. The name has several variants and translations in different languages, including Sefanya in Russian, Sefanja in Swedish, and Sofonias in Spanish and Portuguese. The name is less common in modern times but retains its biblical significance and historical context.