Felipita
Greek · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Felipita
The name 'Felipita' is a feminine diminutive of 'Felipe,' the Spanish form of 'Philip,' which derives from the Greek name Philippos meaning "lover of horses." It is primarily used in Spanish-speaking and Filipino Catholic cultures, with historical context tied to Saint Philip the Apostle and Spanish colonial influence in the Philippines.
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Etymology
The name 'Felipita' is a feminine diminutive of 'Felipe,' the Spanish form of 'Philip,' which derives from the Greek name Philippos meaning "lover of horses." It is primarily used in Spanish-speaking and Filipino Catholic cultures, with historical context tied to Saint Philip the Apostle and Spanish colonial influence in the Philippines.
Felipita currently ranks #4,569 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1931.
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