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Phoenix name meaning
Last Name
3k
in the U.S.
in 2010
3k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Phoenix mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Phoenix
User Submitted Origins
Greek
65%
English
15%
Egyptian
7%
Spanish
7%
Japanese
2%
Chinese
2%
Native American
2%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Wisconsin, U.S., the name Phoenix means "Fire, flame, the bird that rises from ashes".
- A submission from West Virginia, U.S. says the name Phoenix means "God of fire and flame,burning bush,ember,all burning flame,rising bird,mighty flame of the bush" and is of Spanish origin.
- According to a user from South Carolina, U.S., the name Phoenix is of Greek origin and means "Rise From The Ashes; Fire Bird".
- 2 submissions from South Carolina, U.S. agree the name Phoenix means "Fire Bird" and is of Greek origin.
- According to a user from Portugal, the name Phoenix is of Chinese origin and means "Phoenix is a bird in Chinese's lends. This bird reborns from the ashes, and it's a symbol of courage and strength".
- According to a user from South Carolina, U.S., the name Phoenix means "Blood red, rebirth in fire".
- According to a user from North Dakota, U.S., the name Phoenix means "The one who rises from the ashes".
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Phoenix means "Mystical bird" and is of Egyptian origin.
- A user from California, U.S. says the name Phoenix is of Greek origin and means "A bird in Greek mythology".
- A submission from Qatar says the name Phoenix means "A wing fire bride".
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Phœ"nix
Senses
- Same as Phenix.
- [Bot] A genus of palms including the date tree.
Etymology: L., a fabulous bird. See Phenix
Other Dictionary Sources
- The state capital and largest city located in south central Arizona; situated in a former desert that has become a prosperous agricultural area thanks to irrigation
- A constellation in the southern hemisphere near Tucana and Sculptor
- A legendary Arabian bird said to periodically burn itself to death and emerge from the ashes as a new phoenix; according to most versions only one phoenix lived at a time and it renewed itself every 500 years
- A large monocotyledonous genus of pinnate-leaved palms found in Asia and Africa
Wiktionary
From Latin phoenīx, from Ancient Greek φοῖνῐξ (phoînix), Φοῖνῐξ (Phoînix).
- (mythology) A mythical firebird; especially the sacred one from ancient Egyptian mythology.
- (astronomy) A spring constellation of the southern sky, said to resemble the mythical bird. It lies north of Tucana.
- (Greek mythology) A character in the Iliad and father of Adonis in Greek mythology or a different character in Greek mythology, brother of Europa and Cadmus.
- (placename) The capital city of Arizona, United States and the county seat of Maricopa County.
- (as "the Phoenix") A nickname sometimes used for Japan after World War II.
- A surname.
- A male given name
- A female given name
Phoenix was also found in the following language(s): Translingual, Dutch, Latin, and Portuguese
Notable Persons Named Phoenix
Notable Persons Named Phoenix
Phoenix Force
Phoenix Force is a comics character.
Phoenix Jones
Phoenix Jones is a costumed vigilante, mixed martial artist, vigilante, mixed martial arts, and costumedvigilante(phoenix jones disputes this label). Phoenix was given the name Benjamin John Francis Fodor on May 25th, 1988 in Texas. Phoenix is also known as Fodor and Ben.
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Phoenix Ikki
Phoenix Ikki is an animanga character.
Phoenix Raynor
Phoenix Battye
Phoenix was born on September 28th, 1990 in Cooma.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Phoenix
Notable Persons With the Last Name Phoenix
Joaquin Phoenix
Joaquin Phoenix is an actor, producer, music video director, musician, and activist. He was most prominent from 1982 to present. Joaquin was given the name Joaquín Rafael Bottom by his parent Arlyn Phoenix on October 28th, 1974 in Río Piedras, Puerto Rico.
River Phoenix
River Phoenix was an actor, musician, and activist. He was most active from 1982 to 1993. River was given the name River Jude Bottom by his parent Arlyn Phoenix on August 23rd, 1970 in Madras, Oregon, U.S. River is also known as River Jude Phoenix. He died on October 31st, 1993.
Beth Phoenix
Beth Phoenix is a wrestler. Beth was born on November 24th, 1980 in Elmira, New York.
Summer Phoenix
Summer Phoenix is an actress, model, designer, actor, and model (people). She was most active from 1984 to present. Summer was given the name Summer Joy Bottom by her parent Arlyn Phoenix on December 10th, 1978 in Winter Park, Florida.
Rain Phoenix
Rain Phoenix is an actress and musician. She was most active from 1982 to present. Rain was given the name Rain Joan of Arc Bottom by her parent Arlyn Phoenix on November 21st, 1972 in Crockett, Texas, US.
Liberty Phoenix
Liberty Phoenix is an actress. Liberty was given the name Libertad Mariposa Bottom by her parent Arlyn Phoenix on July 5th, 1976 in Caracas. Liberty is also known as Liberty Mariposa Phoenix.
- Tanit PhoenixModel (people)
- Satine Phoenix
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- Charles PhoenixList of Humorists
- George Phoenix
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Phoenix | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 53.01% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 36.02% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.93% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.92% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 4.09% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 3.04% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Phoenix
People with the last name Phoenix are most frequently White or African American
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Phoenix
| #16 | Names Inspired by Greek Myths |
| #84 | Modern Boy Names |
| #7 | Unique Boy Names |
| #62 | Unique Girl Names |
| #186 | Unisex Names |