Philipp

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Greek · FIL-ip

Origin

Greek

Pronunciation

FIL-ip

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Commonly explained as being linked to the Greek elements for “love” and “horse”.

Philipp is a traditional male given name widely used across Europe, with especially common spelling in German-speaking contexts. It is typically traced back to the Greek name Philippos, which many sources analyze from elements meaning loving and horse. In modern usage the name is primarily recognized as a long-established classic rather than chosen for literal meaning. English pronunciation is often FIL-ip; in German it is commonly closer to FEE-lip. Short forms like Phil are widely used.

Etymology: From Greek Philippos, often analyzed as philos (loving) + hippos (horse); the spelling Philipp is common in German usage.

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PPapa

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Origins, variants & nicknames

Names with roots in Greek language or Greek-speaking history.

Origin

Greek

Variants & spellings

Philip

Nicknames

Phil