Information on Memphis -- Meaning, Origin, and/or Other Information
The meaning of Memphis is "One who comes from Memphis." This eMedTV segment explains other information related to Memphis, including its origin. Census, Australia 2002. Memphis, Egypt is the ancient capital of the first nome of Lower Egypt, and of the Old Kingdom of Egypt. Memphis, in Greek mythology, the wife of Epaphus, who was, according to legend, the founder of Memphis, Egypt. Memphis, Tennessee is a famous city in the United States known for the Grand Ole Opry and country music.
Memphis is also a girl name. Click here for information on the girl name Memphis.
Popularity and Rank
The graph shows the rank based on the number of boy children named Memphis from 2006 to 2012 when it was in the top 1000 baby names in the United States. Roll over the graph to see the rank for each year.Meanings and Variations
Memphis is from Egyptian meaning One who comes from Memphis.
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