Home › Words › M › memphianmemphianmemphian means of or relating to the ancient city of Memphis in Egypt.EtymologyFrom Ancient Greek Μέμφῐς (Mémphĭs) + -an.adjOf or relating to the ancient city of Memphis in Egypt.e.g.“Memphian darkness”Of or relating to the city of Memphis in the US, or another city named Memphis.nounA native or inhabitant of the ancient city of Memphis in Egypt.A native or inhabitant of the city of Memphis in the US, or another city named Memphis.Definitions & examples from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 3.0).