Zóphonías

Zóphonías is the Icelandic form of the biblical Hebrew name Zephaniah. The name appears in the Old Testament, belonging to one of the twelve minor prophets. Zephaniah's book prophesies about the coming 'Day of the Lord' and calls for repentance. The name's meaning reflects a common theme in Hebrew names, where elements referring to God (Yahweh) are combined with verbs describing divine action or attributes.

While Zephaniah itself has been used in various forms across different cultures, Zóphonías is specifically adapted to Icelandic phonology and orthography, maintaining the original Hebrew meaning. Its usage is primarily within Iceland, reflecting the country's strong tradition of preserving and adapting ancient names.