Greek · Unisex name
Phoenix
“mythical bird, rebirth”
About the name Phoenix
Phoenix is a unisex name derived from the Greek ‘phoinix’, meaning ‘mythical bird’ and associated with rebirth. In legend the phoenix lives for centuries, then dies in flames and rises again from its own ashes, so it is a symbol of rebirth in various mythologies. The phoenix appears in ancient Egyptian and Roman legends, and the Greek historian Herodotus described it. Phoenix is also the capital of Arizona, and the American actor River Phoenix carried it as a surname.
- Meaning
- mythical bird, rebirth
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- FEE-niks(2 syl.)
Middle names for Phoenix
- Phoenix Sky
- Phoenix Rose
- Phoenix Jade
- Phoenix Alex
- Phoenix Taylor
Questions about Phoenix
- What does Phoenix mean?
- Phoenix is a Greek name meaning "mythical bird, rebirth".
- How do you pronounce Phoenix?
- Phoenix is pronounced FEE-niks, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Phoenix?
- Variants of Phoenix include Pheonix, Phenix.
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