Phi

Phi Meaning & Origin

About Phi
The surname Phi is of Vietnamese origin and is derived from the Vietnamese word "phỉ," which means "to imitate" or "to mimic." It is a relatively uncommon surname and is often found among Vietnamese individuals. The name Phi may have been given to individuals who were known for their ability to imitate or mimic others, or it could have been adopted by families who wanted to emphasize the importance of imitation as a virtue.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Phi is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Phi: 481
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 44,653
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Phi based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Phi is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
F
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
P000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AY1
🌐 IPA
/faɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('F', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Phi in Braille

Here's how to represent Phi in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Phi in braille

How to sign the name Phi using Sign Language

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

The name Phi in sign language

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