Origin and Meaning of Phyllis

Gender

Feminine

Origin of Phyllis

Greek

Meaning of Phyllis

The name Phyllis is derived from the Greek word "phyllis" meaning "foliage".

Famous bearers

Bearers include Phyllis Diller (born 1917), an American actress and comedienne; Phyllis Coates (born 1927), an American actress; Phyllis Newman (born 1933), an American actress and singer.

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