Filimon
Greek · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Filimon
The given name 'Filimon' means "loving" or "affectionate," derived from the Greek name *Philemon* (Φιλήμων), which comes from *philein* ("to love").
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Etymology
The given name 'Filimon' means "loving" or "affectionate," derived from the Greek name *Philemon* (Φιλήμων), which comes from *philein* ("to love"). It is used primarily in Eastern Orthodox Christian cultures (e.g., Greek, Russian, Romanian) and is notably associated with the biblical figure Philemon, a recipient of one of Paul's epistles in the New Testament.
Filimon currently ranks #12,657 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1935.
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