Philia
Fact sheet
- Name
- Philia
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The female first name Philia stands for 'friendship' or 'the female friend' and is derived from the Ancient Greek term philía, which means 'friendly love.' The Greek word Philia is also found in the Bible.
What does the name Philia mean?
Philia, a female first name, means 'friendship' or 'the female friend' and originates from the Ancient Greek word philía, which means 'friendly love.' In the Bible, God's love is categorized into three types: 'Agape,' the divine love for humanity, 'Eros,' mutual love, and 'Philia,' deep-rooted friendship. The name Philia is primarily found in English and Dutch-speaking regions as well as in Southeast Asia today, but it remains relatively rare overall. A variant of the name is Filia.
Where does the name Philia come from?
The origin of the name Philia is Ancient Greek, carrying the meaning 'friendship' or 'the female friend.'
How do you pronounce Philia?
The name Philia has a three-syllable, smoothly flowing sound. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Fi-li-a' [ˈfiːli̯a]. It begins with a gentle F sound, giving the name a certain lightness and clarity. The long 'i' in the first syllable contributes to the brightness of the sound. The open ending '-ia' provides a wide, harmonious finish. Philia thus sounds delicate and melodic - friendly, fine, and sonically balanced.
Popularity
In Germany, the name Philia enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 1,107th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2019 at rank 870. In the last ten years, Philia has been given as a first name about 250 times, placing it 1,367th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,606th.
Nicknames & pet names
Fily / Lia / Phili / Philly
Similar first names
Frequently asked questions about the name Philia
What does the name Philia mean?
Philia means 'friendship' or 'the female friend' and originates from the Ancient Greek word philía, which represents 'friendly love.'
Where does the name Philia come from?
The name Philia has its roots in Ancient Greek and is found in various languages such as English, Greek, Indonesian, and Dutch.
How popular is the name Philia?
Philia is primarily found in English and Dutch-speaking regions as well as in Southeast Asia today, but it remains relatively rare overall.