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Phillis Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "phillis" is "a diminutive form of the name phyllis", and is used often for "primarily used as a girl's name".

Name
phillis
Meaning
a diminutive form of the name phyllis
Pronunciation
fil-is
Used for
primarily used as a girl's name
Syllables
2

Phillis Name Details

The name Phillis originated from the Greek name Phyllis, meaning 'greenery' or 'foliage'. In Greek mythology, Phyllis was a young woman who was transformed into an almond tree after being abandoned by her lover. The name Phillis gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 16th century and has been used as a feminine name ever since.

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