Meaning and Origin
What does the name Phyllis mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Phyllis
User Submitted Origins
Greek
68%
English
26%
Hebrew
6%
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from Texas, U.S. says the name Phyllis is of Greek origin and means "A green bough, always bending, never breaking. Branching out in many directions, versatile nature".
- According to a user from Texas, U.S., the name Phyllis is of Greek origin and means "Green leaf bough, connection to the tree of life".
- A submission from Indonesia says the name Phyllis means "A green branch" and is of Greek origin.
- According to a user from Alabama, U.S., the name Phyllis is of English origin and means "Pastoral inspiration from the poems of Virgil. Green pasture and rich life forms from the earth".
- 2 people from South Africa and the United States agree the name Phyllis is of English origin and means "Gift of God".
- According to 2 people from New York, U.S., the name Phyllis means "Greenery".
- A submission from New Jersey, U.S. says the name Phyllis means "Funny creative".
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Wiktionary
From Ancient Greek Φυλλίς (Phullís, “foliage”).
- (Greek mythology) A girl who killed herself for love, and was turned into an almond tree.
- A female given name from Ancient Greek derived from the mythological character.