Filomena

At a Glance

Meaning

Beloved, she who is loved

Origin

Greek (via Italian)

Gender

Primarily used for girls

Pronunciation

fee-loh-MEH-nahListen

Filomena is a Greek name that came into English by way of Italian, and it means "beloved" or "she who is loved." You may see it explained online as "friend of strength" or "lover of strength," but that popular version is a folk etymology tied to Saint Philomena's legend; the Greek root more likely means simply "beloved." It's pronounced fee-loh-MEH-nah.

Meaning & Origin of Filomena

Meaning: Beloved, she who is loved.

Origin: Greek (via Italian).

A common claim: Widely explained (especially on Catholic and baby-name sites) as meaning "friend of strength" or "lover of strength." Actually: This is a popular but linguistically shaky folk etymology from Saint Philomena's legend; the Greek root more likely means "beloved," not a compound with 'strength.'

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Filomena

Popularity of Filomena

Filomena peaked at #427 in 1907, when 70 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #4681, with 29 babies, in U.S. Social Security data that runs from 1885 to 2024.

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• Lemon
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FAQ

What does the name Filomena mean?

Beloved, she who is loved. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Filomena?

Filomena is pronounced fee-loh-MEH-nah (IPA: /ˌfiːloʊˈmɛnə/).

Is Filomena a popular name right now?

Filomena peaked at #427 in 1907 and is ranked #4681 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1885–2024.)

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