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

Girl

Of course, this is a neutral name.

Meaning

Enduring and beautiful

Origin

Greek and Coptic place-name

Numerology

M is for mirth, your laughter.

E is for enjoy, your life can be fun!

M is for mirth, your laughter.

P is for playful, the fun side of you.

H is for handy, the helpful you.

I is for intense, your zest of living.

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

• Eve Babitz American memoirist
• Memphis Eve Sunny Day Hewson (b. 1991) daughter of singer Bono & Ali Hewson
• Memphis Kelly (b. 1993) daughter of singer Paul Kelly
• Memphis Cushman (b. 2000) daughter of TV personality Danielle Colby Cushman
• Memphis Quinn Bamford (b. 2009) daughter of singer Gord Bamford