Philippina
Greek · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Philippina
Philippina is the feminine form of Philippus, derived from the Greek name Philippos, composed of "philos" (lover of) and "hippos" (horse), literally meaning "lover of horses." The name has been used primarily in European Christian cultures, particularly in Germanic and Romance-speaking regions, with notable historical bearers including members of European nobility and saints in the Catholic tradition.
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Etymology
Philippina is the feminine form of Philippus, derived from the Greek name Philippos, composed of "philos" (lover of) and "hippos" (horse), literally meaning "lover of horses." The name has been used primarily in European Christian cultures, particularly in Germanic and Romance-speaking regions, with notable historical bearers including members of European nobility and saints in the Catholic tradition.
Philippina currently ranks #1,910 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1898.
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