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The name Phillipa represents an English form of Philippa and is the female variant of the name Phillip. It carries the meaning "the horse lover." Another English variant is Philipa.
What does the name Phillipa mean?
Phillipa is the English form of Philippa and the feminine form of Phillip, meaning "the horse lover." Additionally, there are international variants like Felipa (Spanish), Filipa (Portuguese), and Filippa (Italian, Scandinavian).
Where does the name Phillipa come from?
The girl's name Phillipa is derived from the ancient Greek name Phílippos. This is composed of the ancient Greek words phileîn (to love) or philos (friend) and híppos (horse). The ancient Greek terms are phileîn (φιλεῖν) = to love, philos (φίλος) = friend, and híppos (ἵππος) = horse. The language is English.
How do you pronounce Phillipa?
Phil-lie-pah
When is the name day of Phillipa?
The name day of Phillipa is celebrated on February 16th in honor of Saint Philippa Mareri.
Popularity
In Germany, Phillipa is one of the rare first names. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most common female baby names. The highest ranking was achieved in 2011 with 2,438th place. Over the last ten years, Phillipa has been chosen as a first name approximately 20 times, placing it 6,173rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,302nd.
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Famous people
- Phillipa Soo (singer, actress)
Frequently asked questions about the name Phillipa
What does the name Phillipa mean?
Phillipa is the English form of Philippa and means 'the horse lover.'
Where does the name Phillipa come from?
The name is derived from the Greek name Phílippos, which consists of the words for 'to love' and 'horse.'
How popular is the name Phillipa?
Phillipa is a classic name that enjoys a certain popularity in various countries, such as England and Italy.