Filippe
Greek · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Filippe
Filippe means "lover of horses" and derives from the Greek name Philippos, composed of the elements "philos" (lover of) and "hippos" (horse).
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Etymology
Filippe means "lover of horses" and derives from the Greek name Philippos, composed of the elements "philos" (lover of) and "hippos" (horse). The name is primarily used in Portuguese and Brazilian cultures as a variant of Philip, with historical significance in Portuguese royal lineages and Christian tradition stemming from the Apostle Philip.
Filippe currently ranks #2,548 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1972.
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