Panfilo
Greek · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Panfilo
Panfilo derives from the Greek elements "pan" (all) and "philos" (lover of), meaning "lover of all" or "friend to all." The name has roots in ancient Greek philosophy and was Latinized as Panphilus, appearing in early Christian literature including a 3rd-century Christian martyr.
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Etymology
Panfilo derives from the Greek elements "pan" (all) and "philos" (lover of), meaning "lover of all" or "friend to all." The name has roots in ancient Greek philosophy and was Latinized as Panphilus, appearing in early Christian literature including a 3rd-century Christian martyr.
The name is primarily used in Spanish and Italian-speaking Catholic cultures, with historical prominence in medieval and Renaissance Europe, particularly in religious contexts due to Saint Panphilus of Caesarea.
Panfilo currently ranks #9,861 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1929.
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