Phoenix - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Phoenix \

, also used as boy's name Phoenix, is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "dark red". The mythical bird known as the phoenix is a symbol of immortality. After living for centuries, it dies, then is resurrected from its own ashes. Also the name of a city in the southwestern American state of Arizona.

Phoenix has 3 variant forms: Feenix, Fenix and Phenice.

Phoenix is an uncommon first name for women but a very common last name for both men and women (#8893 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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