Felipa
Spanish · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Felipa
Felipa is the feminine form of Philip, meaning "lover of horses" from the Greek roots *philos* (loving) and *hippos* (horse).
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Etymology
Felipa is the feminine form of Philip, meaning "lover of horses" from the Greek roots *philos* (loving) and *hippos* (horse). It is primarily used in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking cultures, often within Catholic communities, and has historical ties to Saint Philip the Apostle.
Felipa currently ranks #14,032 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1919.
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