Memphis

Meaning

Proper Noun

  • A city of ancient kingdom, Egypt.
  • The largest city in Tennessee (state), USA (country), and the county seat of Shelby (county) County.
  • The name of several towns or cities in the US.

Origin

  • From Latin Memphis, from Ancient Greek Μέμφις, from Egyptian mn-nfr.

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