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Phyllis
Phyllis is a girls' name of Greek origin meaning “Green bough or foliage.”
pronunciation
FIL-is
meaning & origin
The name Phyllis means “Green bough or foliage.” It comes from the Greek language tradition.
From the Greek 'phyllon' meaning leaf or foliage. In Greek mythology Phyllis was a Thracian princess transformed into an almond tree. It was highly popular in mid-20th century America and is now considered a vintage name ripe for revival.
famous people named Phyllis
- Phyllis Diller
- Phyllis McGinley
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