Filomene
Greek · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Filomene
Filomene is the Italian form of Philomela, derived from Greek φιλός (philos, "lover of") and μήνη (mene, "moon"), literally meaning "lover of the moon" or "moon-lover." The name originates from ancient Greek mythology, specifically the tragic tale of Philomela, a princess transformed into a nightingale.
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Etymology
Filomene is the Italian form of Philomela, derived from Greek φιλός (philos, "lover of") and μήνη (mene, "moon"), literally meaning "lover of the moon" or "moon-lover." The name originates from ancient Greek mythology, specifically the tragic tale of Philomela, a princess transformed into a nightingale.
The name is primarily used in Italian and Greek-speaking Christian cultures, with historical roots in classical mythology and medieval Christian hagiography where Saint Philomena became venerated as a saint despite scholarly debates about her historicity.
Filomene currently ranks #6,130 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1972.
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