Memphis

The name Memphis is of Greek origins, and it is traditionally used by parents who are looking for a gender-neutral name for their child. It is a place name associated with the former capital of ancient Egypt, Memphis or Menefer. It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Having been translated from Menefer to Memphis by the Greeks, the meaning of Memphis is ‘established and beautiful’. The name is also associated with the name of a city along the Mississippi River in Tennessee, United States. Notable public figures known to have this name are Memphis Bleek, a New York rapper and hype man for fellow American rapper Jay-Z, and Memphis Depay, a Dutch professional soccer player who plays for Lyon and the Netherlands national team.

Gender

Boy

Of course, this is a neutral name.

Meaning

Enduring and beautiful

Origin

Greek and Coptic place-name

Numerology

M is for mystery, the part of you that cannot be explained.

E is for excellence, your passion, your drive.

M is for munificent, for you are extremely liberal in giving.

P is for patience, the best of you!

H is for happy, your wonderful laugh.

I is for inspire, others seek your guidance.

S is for strength, there when needed.

Lucky

Memphis lucky number is 2.

Within numerology, the 2 vibration assumes the role of the mediator, creating harmony by bringing together dissonant forces through compassion, empathy, and kindness. 2 is linked to psychic abilities and intuition, and if this number appears as a Life Path or Destiny Number, the individual will be astute to subtle energy shifts and emotional nuances. Because 2 is so sensitive, it is very conflict-averse, and can end up feeling under-appreciated or unacknowledged. 2 must avoid seeking external validation and, instead, realize that perfect equilibrium needed already exists within.

Famous People Named Memphis

• Memphis Depay Dutch footballer
• Memphis Bleek stage name of Malik Cox, American rapper
• Memphis Kirke Mosberg (b. 2012) son of actress Jemima Kirke and husband Michael Mosberg
• Memphis Aldean Williams (b.2017) son of singer Jason Aldean and Brittany Kerr.
• Memphis Morgan (b. 2015) son of actress Emily Rose

Memphis in Pop Culture

• Memphis the Ancient Egyptian city, is also known as "Noph"
• Memphis penguin in animated film Happy Feet
• Memphis Campbell a character in Libba Bray's "The Diviners"
• Randall "Memphis" Raines character in film "Gone In 60 Seconds"
• Memphis May Fire screamo/rock band