Save Type Settlement Usage English (American) Pronounced Pron. /ˈɪp.sə.ˈlæn.ti/(American English) [key·simplify] Other Forms FormsYpsi Meaning & History Derived from the Greek surname Ypsilantis. The city in Michigan is named for Demetrios Ypsilantis, a Greek officer known for his role in the Greek War of Independence.