Filip

FEE-lip'FEE-lip'2 syllables
🇬🇷Greek
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MEANING

Lover of horses

ORIGIN

Ancient Greece

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Greek name Φίλιππος (Philippos), which means 'friend of horses' or 'lover of horses', composed of the elements φίλος (philos) 'friend, lover' and ἵππος (hippos) 'horse'.

CULTURAL NOTES

The name was popularized by Philip II of Macedon, the father of Alexander the Great.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically used across many European cultures, the name has been borne by several kings of France, Spain, and other regions.

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