Love of Philip
Pronunciation: fil-ip-PEE-nah
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Philippina is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Love of Philip". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: fil-ip-PEE-nah. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Φιλιππίνα
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
fil-ip-PEE-nah
IPA
/fɪˈlɪpɪnə/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
3
Lucky Day
Friday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
Life Path Number
11
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
In 1526, Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese explorer, reached the Philippine Islands and named them after Prince Philip of Spain, who was the King of Spain at that time.
1526
In 1543, Ruy López de Villalobos, a Spanish conquistador, arrived in the Philippines and named the islands 'Las Islas Filipinas' in honor of Prince Philip II of Spain.
1543
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Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Philippina
feminine given name derived from Philip, loved, dear, beloved
פליפינה
Φιλιππίνα
Philippina
nomen femininum de Philippo, amato, caro, dilectus
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