Friend of tomorrows
Pronunciation: fil-uh-MEE-nuh
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Philomena is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Friend of tomorrows". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: fil-uh-MEE-nuh. Lucky number: 13. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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πωλόμενη
θανόλότεπώσ θε πρεκπης ευΦης γιπφμης
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
fil-uh-MEE-nuh
IPA
/fɪlˈuːmɪnə/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
13
Lucky Day
Thursday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Sapphire
Life Path Number
2
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Historical records show that Philomena was a Greek girl martyred in the 4th century AD. The name Philomena carried significant spiritual weight in that era.
4th century
Famous People
Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Philomena
Lover of God
פלומנה
העז, הגבורה, הזכות, שלום, חסד, נכונות
πωλόμενη
θανόλότεπώσ θε πρεκπης ευΦης γιπφμης
Philomena
amor, fortitudo, iustitia, pax, caritas, fidelitas
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