Memphis

Memphis is predominantly a masculine name, but it is also used as a feminine name and represents the Hellenized form (Μέμφις) of the ancient Egyptian term 'Men-nefer'. Translated, this name means 'the enduring beauty' or 'the perfect beauty'.

What does the name Memphis mean?

The name Memphis, which occurs in both masculine and feminine forms, is the Greek adaptation (Μέμφις) of the ancient Egyptian 'Men-nefer'. It carries the meaning 'the enduring beauty' or 'the perfect beauty'. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Egyptian expression mn-nfr-ppy, which roughly means 'the beauty of Pepy endures', as well as to the short form mn-nfr. This consists of the ancient Egyptian components mn, meaning 'enduring' or 'lasting', and nfr(w), meaning 'beauty'. In Greek mythology, Memphis was the daughter of the Nile god and married King Ephastos, who gave the city in Egypt its name. Historically, Memphis is the Greek name for the city Men-ne-fer, which is located in present-day Egypt.

Where does the name Memphis come from?

The name Memphis has ancient Egyptian roots and means 'the enduring beauty'. The ancient Egyptian

How do you pronounce Memphis?

Memfis

Popularity

In Germany, Memphis is one of the less common first names. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most popular male names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2013, when it reached 1,615th place. Over the past ten years, Memphis has been chosen as a first name about 20 times, placing it 5,448th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 4,587th.

Nicknames & pet names

Memphi

Famous people

• Memphis Bleek (American rapper)
• Memphis Depay (footballer from Holland)
• Memphis Schulze (artist from Germany)
• Memphis Slim (blues musician from the USA)
• Memphis Willie B. (singer from America)