Philippo
Greek · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Philippo
Philippo is the Italian and Spanish form of Philip, derived from the Greek name Philippos (Φίλιππος), composed of philos (friend) and hippos (horse), literally meaning "lover of horses." The name has been used throughout Christian Europe since antiquity, with particular prominence in Italian and Spanish-speaking regions, and carries historical significance through numerous saints, royalty, and Renaissance figures.
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Etymology
Philippo is the Italian and Spanish form of Philip, derived from the Greek name Philippos (Φίλιππος), composed of philos (friend) and hippos (horse), literally meaning "lover of horses." The name has been used throughout Christian Europe since antiquity, with particular prominence in Italian and Spanish-speaking regions, and carries historical significance through numerous saints, royalty, and Renaissance figures.
Philippo currently ranks #1,454 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1961.
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