Boy name
Philipus name meaning
“lover of horses”
Philipus is a masculine name of Greek origin meaning ‘lover of horses’. A variant of Filipus, it comes from Philippos, combining philos, meaning ‘loving’, and hippos, meaning ‘horse’. The name is also known through figures named Philip in the New Testament.
What does Philipus mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Philipus
A variant of Filipus, from Greek Philippos, combining philos, ‘loving’, and hippos, ‘horse’. It is known through New Testament figures named 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 Philipus
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Philipus, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Philipus: lover of horses
- Marcos: associated with Mars
- Dafid: beloved, dearly loved
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Meaning of each word
- Philipus: lover of horses
- Julian: belonging to the family of Julius
- Enoch: dedicated or consecrated
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Philipus Yopi
Meaning of each word
- Philipus: lover of horses
- Yopi: may God add
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Aleksander Philipus Enoch
Meaning of each word
- Aleksander: defender of humankind
- Philipus: lover of horses
- Enoch: dedicated or consecrated
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Philipus Gian
Meaning of each word
- Philipus: lover of horses
- Gian: God is gracious
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Meaning of each word
- Philipus: lover of horses
- Andrew: manly, courageous
- Nahum: comforter, consoler
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How to pronounce Philipus
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥ꧀ꦲꦶꦭꦶꦥꦸꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮕ᮪ᮠᮤᮜᮤᮕᮥᮞ᮪ |
Is Philipus a boy’s name?
Yes, Philipus is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 92% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Philipus ranks #1,477 among boy names in our data sample (13 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Philipus
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 Philipus
- Philipus Heatubun · b. 1990
- Philipus Asso · b. 1980
- Philipus B. Wakerkwa · b. 1975
- Philipus Kami · b. 1965
- Philipus Karamoy · b. 1961
- Philipus Keiya · b. 1982
- Philipus Lusi · b. 1966
- Philipus Nahak Klau · b. 1961
- Philipus Ngorong
FAQ about the name Philipus
What is the meaning of Philipus?
Philipus means lover of horses. A variant of Filipus, from Greek Philippos, combining philos, ‘loving’, and hippos, ‘horse’. It is known through New Testament figures named Philip.
Is Philipus a boy’s name?
Yes, Philipus is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 92% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Philipus?
Philipus is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Philipus have?
Philipus has 3 syllables (Phi-li-pus) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Philipus?
Philipus ranks #1,477 among boy names in our data sample (13 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Philipus?
Other spellings: Filipus.
What full names go well with Philipus?
Some ideas: Philipus Marcos Dafid; Philipus Julian Enoch; Philipus Yopi.
Famous people named Philipus?
Notable people named Philipus include Philipus Heatubun, Philipus Asso, Philipus B. Wakerkwa.
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