Greek · Unisex name
Memphis
“meaning uncertain; ancient city name”
About the name Memphis
Memphis is a name of Greek origin, taken from the ancient Egyptian city of Memphis. The Greek form ‘Memphis’ was used to refer to the city, which was a major center of culture and power in ancient Egypt. The original Egyptian name is thought to have been Men-nefer or Ineb-hedj, but the precise meaning is uncertain. In modern times, Memphis is also known as a city in Tennessee, which has contributed to the name’s use as a given name.
- Meaning
- meaning uncertain; ancient city name
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- MEM-fis(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
If you like Memphis
Middle names for Memphis
- Memphis James
- Memphis Taylor
- Memphis Jordan
- Memphis Skylar
- Memphis Morgan
Questions about Memphis
- What does Memphis mean?
- Memphis is a Greek name meaning "meaning uncertain; ancient city name".
- How do you pronounce Memphis?
- Memphis is pronounced MEM-fis, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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