Phyllis

Phyllis Meaning & Origin

About Phyllis
The name Phyllis is of Greek origin and means "green foliage" or "leafy branch." It is derived from the Greek word "phullon," which means leaf. Phyllis is a name often associated with nature and symbolizes growth, vitality, and renewal. It is a name that conveys a sense of freshness and beauty, reflecting the vibrant and flourishing qualities of nature.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Phyllis are female.

Phyllis Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 36.36% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FLS
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
P0402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F IH1 L IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈfɪlɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Phyllis in Braille

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

The name Phyllis in braille

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

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

The name Phyllis in sign language

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