Filipe
Portuguese · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Filipe
Filipe means "lover of horses" and derives from the Greek name Philippos, composed of the elements "philos" (loving) and "hippos" (horse).
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Etymology
Filipe means "lover of horses" and derives from the Greek name Philippos, composed of the elements "philos" (loving) and "hippos" (horse). The name is predominantly used in Portuguese and Brazilian cultures with Christian heritage, and has been borne by numerous Portuguese kings and historical figures since the medieval period.
Filipe currently ranks #11,105 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1992.
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