What origin is the name Filis?

Filis comes from Greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Filis?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Filis — for example Sophia, Chloe, Sofia. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Is it Filis or Philis?

Both spellings are used. Filis means "Lover or friend"; Philis is listed with the meaning "Green bough.". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live.

Filis

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Filis

Filis

Boy

Greek

2 syllables

Filis is a Greek boy's name meaning "Lover or friend".

Filis is written Φιλής and is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "Lover or friend". It has 2 syllables.

Native script: Φιλής
Origin: Greek
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Filis mean?

Lover or friend

How popular is Filis?

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Written as Φιλής

Quick answers about Filis

What does Filis mean?

Filis is a boy name of Greek origin meaning "Lover or friend".

How popular is Filis?

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