Memphis

Memphis Meaning & Origin

About Memphis
The name Memphis is of Greek origin and its meaning is uncertain. It is believed to be derived from the ancient Egyptian name "Men-nefer," which translates to "enduring and beautiful." Memphis was the name of an ancient city in Egypt, known for its grandeur and significance as a cultural and religious center. Today, the name Memphis is often associated with strength, beauty, and historical significance.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Memphis are male.

Memphis Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -3.46% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MMFS
🗽 NYSIIS
MNANFFA
🔊 Soundex
M05102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH1 M F AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɛmpfɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MMFS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M512

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Memphis in Braille

Here's how to represent Memphis in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Memphis in braille

How to Spell the Name Memphis in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Memphis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Memphis in sign language

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