Phylis

Phylis is a variant of the name Phyllis and means 'the leaf', derived from the Ancient Greek term phýllon, which stands for 'leaf, petal, foliage'. This spelling is particularly common in the United States.

What does the name Phylis mean?

Phylis represents an alternative form of Phyllis and carries the meaning 'the leaf', which traces back to the Ancient Greek word phýllon, meaning 'leaf, petal, foliage'. Other forms include Philis, Phillis, Phyllida, and Phyliss, while in other languages there are variants such as Filis (Spanish) and Filiz (Turkish).

Where does the name Phylis come from?

The name Phylis has its roots in Ancient Greek and means 'the leaf'. The Ancient Greek word phýllon is composed of elements meaning 'leaf, petal, foliage'. The languages in which this name appears include American, English, and Greek.

How do you pronounce Phylis?

The pronunciation of Phylis is two syllables and clearly structured. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Fi-lis' [ˈfɪlɪs], starting with a bright sound that immediately provides clarity. The simple and understandable structure is maintained. The final 's' gives the sound a fine, distinct separation. Overall, Phylis conveys a calm and simple impression - clear, light, and balanced with a reduced sound effect.

Popularity

In Germany, Phylis is a rather rare first name. In 2020, it reached the 4,158th place on the list of most given female first names. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it at 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 11,574th. Information on global popularity shows that the rankings of Phylis in the name charts of various countries vary.

Nicknames & pet names

Phybs

Famous people

• Phylis Smith (English sprinter)