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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Feminine form of Philip; lover of horses
- Origin
- Greek (via Latin)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- FIL-ih-puh
Philippa is the feminine form of Philip, from Greek by way of Latin, and it carries the meaning "lover of horses." It's pronounced FIL-ih-puh. If you're weighing it for a daughter, it's a name with real linguistic roots rather than an invented spelling.
Meaning & Origin of Philippa
Meaning: Feminine form of Philip; lover of horses.
Origin: Greek (via Latin).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Philippa
FIL-ih-puhIPA /ˈfɪlɪpə/
Popularity of Philippa
SSA records for Philippa run from 1910 to 2024, and the name has never been common: it peaked at rank #2016 back in 1918 with just 19 babies given the name, and in 2024 it sat at #2641 with 66 babies — still rare, but slightly more of them than at its historic peak.
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FAQ
What does the name Philippa mean?
Feminine form of Philip; lover of horses. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Philippa?
Philippa is pronounced FIL-ih-puh (IPA: /ˈfɪlɪpə/).
Is Philippa a popular name right now?
Philippa peaked at #2016 in 1918 and is ranked #2641 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1910–2024.)
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