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Memphis name meaning
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Meaning and Origin
What does the name Memphis mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Memphis
User Submitted Origins
American
43%
English
25%
Arabic
18%
Egyptian
5%
Latin
5%
Greek
3%
African
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from Oregon, U.S. says the name Memphis means "A large nut found only in rain forest that grows on the Mem Pa tree" and is of African origin.
International Interest
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Other Dictionary Sources
- An ancient city of Egypt on the Nile (south of Cairo)
- Largest city of Tennessee; located in southwestern Tennessee on bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River
Wiktionary
From Latin Memphis, Ancient Greek Μέμφις (Mémphis), from Egyptian mn-nfr.
- A city of ancient Egypt.
- The largest city in Tennessee, United States, and the county seat of Shelby County.
- The name of several towns or cities in the US.
- A town in Pickens County, Alabama.
- A census-designated place in Manatee County, Florida.
- A census-designated place in Clark County, Indiana.
- A small city in Macomb County and St. Clair County, Michigan.
- A former village in DeSoto County, Mississippi.
- A small city, the county seat of Scotland County, Missouri.
- A village in Saunders County, Nebraska.
- A hamlet in the town of Van Buren, Onandaga County, New York.
- An unincorporated community in Clinton County, Ohio.
- A city, the county seat of Hall County, Texas.
Memphis was also found in the following language(s): Latin
Notable Persons Named Memphis
Notable Persons Named Memphis
Memphis Depay
Memphis Depay is a soccer player for the Manchester United F.C., Sparta Rotterdam, PSV Eindhoven, and Netherlands national under-17 football team. Memphis was born on February 13th, 1994 in Moordrecht.
Eve Hewson
Eve Hewson is an actress. She was most prominent from 2008 to present. Eve was given the name Memphis Eve Sunny Day Hewson on July 7th, 1991 in Dublin.
Memphis Bleek
Memphis Bleek is a hip hop music actor, rapping, and record producer. His most notable accomplishments were from 1995 to present. Memphis was given the name Malik Cox on June 23rd, 1978.
Memphis Minnie
Memphis Minnie was a blues guitarist, singing, and songwriter. She plays Guitar, electric guitar, bass, banjo, drums, Bass guitar, and Drum. Her career lasted from 1920 to 1950. Memphis was given the name Lizzie Douglas on June 3rd, 1897 in Algiers, Louisiana, United States. Memphis is also known as Kid Douglas and Minnie Lawlars. She breathed her last breath on August 6th, 1973.
Memphis Slim
Memphis Slim was a blues musician. His most notable accomplishments were from 1930 to 1980. Memphis was given the name John Len Chatman on September 3rd, 1915 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Memphis is also known as Peter Chatman. He died on February 24th, 1988.
Memphis
Memphis is a mythological figure.
- Memphis Pal Moore
Notable Persons With the Last Name Memphis
Notable Persons With the Last Name Memphis
Memphis
Memphis is a mythological figure.
Ricky Memphis
Ricky Memphis is an actor. Ricky was given the name Riccardo Fortunati on August 29th, 1968 in Rome.
Fun Facts about the name Memphis
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