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Phyllistine

Quick answerPhyllistine is a variant of Phyllis, derived from the Greek word "phyllon" (φύλλον) meaning "leaf," symbolizing greenery and nature.

Greek · Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#7,286
TrendVintage
Peak year1953
Syllables3
OriginGreek
LanguageGreek
CultureWestern/English-speaking
ReligionChristian
Letters11
Numerology5 Chaldean 3
Global rank#7,286

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Phyllistine

Phyllistine is a variant of Phyllis, derived from the Greek word "phyllon" (φύλλον) meaning "leaf," symbolizing greenery and nature.

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Etymology

Phyllistine is a variant of Phyllis, derived from the Greek word "phyllon" (φύλλον) meaning "leaf," symbolizing greenery and nature. The name has been used primarily in English-speaking Christian cultures since the early modern period, with notable adoption in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Phyllistine currently ranks #7,286 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1953.

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