Phillis name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old Greek
Usage: English
Pronunciation: ph(il)-lis
Meaning: Foliage, Green Branch, Leaf, Greenery, Phyllon and Leaves
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What does Phillis mean?

Old-school and Cherished Phillis is used in English, Phillis means "Foliage, Green Branch, Leaf, Greenery, Phyllon or Leaves" used as a unisex name came from Old Greek. Phillis is variant of timeless and well-known Phyllis.

Phyllis means Leafy Foliage and Phyllon is originated from English and German is primarily used in English and German.

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How do I pronounce Phillis?

The two syllabled name Phillis is commonly pronounced as ph(il)-lis.

Variants of Phillis

Phyillis, Phyllis, Filise

How popular is the name Phillis?

In United States, Phillis was once a common name since emerging in 1882 it has been given to over 3683 babies. At the peak of its usage in 1949,. After 100 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

Phillis is a common name in Zambia, Kenya and Zimbabwe while somewhat familiar name in South Africa, Uganda, Malawi, England, Jamaica and Canada. According to our findings, over 10000 babies have been named Phillis globally.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
200000107448
199900144095
19920094888
198900123585
19880092427
19870073549
19850093066
19840081507
198300582311
19820092336
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

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What numbers say about Phillis?

You manage to hide your issues and emotional struggles pretty very well. You are seen as this ignorant, negative person who's full of himself, when in fact, you are the total opposite but only for people who deserve it. You want to do more cool and exciting stuff. You thrive to learn as much as possible about every subject. You have people you love and who love you back. You try so desperately to change the world.

Other names liked by would be parents that are similar to Phillis

  •  Sophronius - The boy name Sophronius means "Prudent" is originated from Old Greek
  •  Aili came from Germanic, Old French and Old Greek is mostly used in Scottish and Norwegian is aimed at girls. Aili is form of Áile in Finnish language
  •  Cristopher - Widely Accepted boy name Cristopher means "Carrying Christ" which originated from Old Greek is mostly used in English
  •  Abraam - Commonly used in Greek and Spanish unexpected, Abraam is of Hebrew origin and a boy name, meaning of Abraam is "Father of Many"
  •  Basilio - Meaning of Basilio is Kingly or Monarch is used in Spanish, Italian and English used as a boy name came from Greek and Old Greek

Famous people named Phillis

  • Phillis Wheatley, first published African-American female poet

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
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