Phoenix at a glance
- Meaning
- Reborn, dark red
- Origin
- Greek
- Religion
- Secular
- Gender
- unisex
- Pronunciation
- PHOE-nix
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- classic
- Variants & Spellings
- Phoeneex, Phoennix, Phoeny, Phoen, Phoeneen, Phoennee
Lucky details for Phoenix
- Number
- 9
- Color
- Coral Red
- Stone
- Red Coral
- Flower
- Marigold
- Day
- Tuesday
- Planet
- Mars
- Zodiac
- Aries
- Metal
- Bronze
Phoenix is a Greek name meaning “reborn, dark red”. Parents choose Phoenix for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with brave, energetic, fiercely compassionate. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Phoenix reduce to 9, a number linked with Mars and with people who are courageous, generous, stands up for people who need it.
Numerology
Chaldean value 9 — Brave, energetic, fiercely compassionate.
Personality
Brave, energetic, fiercely compassionate
Positive Traits
Courageous, generous, stands up for people who need it
Negative Traits
Acts on impulse and needs an outlet for all that energy
Career Suggestions
Medicine, defence, sport, activism, surgery
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FAQs about the name Phoenix
What does the name Phoenix mean?
Phoenix means “reborn, dark red” and comes from a Greek root.
Is Phoenix a boy or girl name?
Phoenix is most often used as a unisex name today.
How do you pronounce Phoenix?
Phoenix is pronounced PHOE-nix (2 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Phoenix?
The lucky number for Phoenix is 9, ruled by Mars.
What are good nicknames for Phoenix?
Popular short forms include Phoe, Phoi, Phoy, Phy.
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