Phyllis: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“leafy; foliage”

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فلس

Φυλλίς

Phyllis (فلس, Greek Φυλλίς) is a Christian girl’s name that means “leafy; foliage”. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names, Phyllis.

Phyllis at a glance

Meaning: leafy; foliage
Gender: Girl
Origin: Greek
Faith: Christian
Say it: fil-is
Syllables: 2
Letters: 7
First letter: P · ف

Meaning of Phyllis

In English: leafy; foliage
اردو میں معنی: سرسبز؛ پتوں والی

Origin and history of Phyllis

From Greek phyllon, leaf, meaning 'leafy'.

Base wordGreek phyllon, leaf

How to say and write Phyllis

Say it: fil-is2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Phyllis
Urdu: فلس
Original script: Φυλλίς
Themes: Nature

Sibling names for Phyllis

Christian boy names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Phyllis.

Names like Phyllis

Questions about the name Phyllis

What does the name Phyllis mean?

Phyllis means “leafy; foliage”. In Urdu: سرسبز؛ پتوں والی. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names (1884).

Is Phyllis a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Phyllis is a girl’s name.

Is Phyllis a Christian name?

Yes. Phyllis is used by Christian families. It is of Greek origin. From Greek phyllon, leaf, meaning 'leafy'.

How do you pronounce Phyllis?

Say it “fil-is”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Phyllis in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Phyllis is written فلس. In its original script: Φυλλίς.

Is the meaning of Phyllis verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.