Boy name
Philip name meaning
“lover of horses”
Philip is a masculine name from Greek Philippos, meaning lover of horses. Its source combines philos, meaning loving, with hippos, meaning horse. Alongside this explanation through its two Greek elements, the name is established in Christian naming through the apostle Philip, providing a traditional connection.
What does Philip mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Philip
From Greek Philippos, combining philos, 'loving', and hippos, 'horse'. It is established in Christian naming through the apostle Philip.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Philip
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Philip, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Philip: lover of horses
- Ruben: behold, a son
- Laurence: from Laurentum
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Meaning of each word
- Philip: lover of horses
- Levi: joined, attached
- Jeremy: God will exalt
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Philip Simson
Meaning of each word
- Philip: lover of horses
- Simson: associated with the sun
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Meaning of each word
- Rene: reborn, born anew
- Philip: lover of horses
- Ifan: God is gracious
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Philip Mike
Meaning of each word
- Philip: lover of horses
- Mike: who is like God?
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Meaning of each word
- Philip: lover of horses
- Yoksan: catcher, trapper
- Joey: may God add
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How to pronounce Philip
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥ꧀ꦲꦶꦭꦶꦥ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮕ᮪ᮠᮤᮜᮤᮕ᮪ |
Is Philip a boy’s name?
Yes, Philip is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Philip ranks #1,714 among boy names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Philip
Names with related meanings
- Aziz♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Sutrisno♂Good or noble affection
- Azis♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- David♂Beloved, dearly loved
- Daud♂The beloved one
- Supriyanto♂Deeply beloved
- Anas♂Companionship, friendly ease
- Supriyadi♂Possibly dearly loved and excellent
- Asmara♂♀Love and romantic desire
- Darwin♂Dear friend
- Priyono♂Beloved, cherished
- Sutisna♂Good affection, loving
Famous people named Philip
- Philip Mantofa · b. 1974
- Philip · b. 1957
- Philip Arnold Pattynama · b. 1962
- Philip de May · b. 1998
- Philip Dohong Embang
- Philip Heinrich · b. 1989
- Philip S Widjaja
- Philip Suwardi Purnama · b. 1965
- Philip Utany P L A · b. 1980
- Philip Wong
FAQ about the name Philip
What is the meaning of Philip?
Philip means lover of horses. From Greek Philippos, combining philos, 'loving', and hippos, 'horse'. It is established in Christian naming through the apostle Philip.
Is Philip a boy’s name?
Yes, Philip is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Philip?
Philip is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Philip have?
Philip has 2 syllables (Phi-lip) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Philip?
Philip ranks #1,714 among boy names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Philip?
Some ideas: Philip Ruben Laurence; Philip Levi Jeremy; Philip Simson.
Famous people named Philip?
Notable people named Philip include Philip Mantofa, Philip, Philip Arnold Pattynama.
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