Philip: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“lover of horses”

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فلپ

Φίλιππος

Philip (فلپ, Greek Φίλιππος) is a Christian boy’s name that means “lover of horses”. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary, Philip.

Philip at a glance

Meaning: lover of horses
Gender: Boy
Origin: Greek
Faith: Christian
Say it: fil-ip
Syllables: 2
Letters: 6
First letter: P · ف

Meaning of Philip

In English: lover of horses
اردو میں معنی: گھوڑوں سے محبت کرنے والا

Origin and history of Philip

From Greek philippos, meaning 'lover of horses'. Urdu Bible form فلپس.

Base wordGreek philippos

How to say and write Philip

Say it: fil-ip2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Philip
Urdu: فلپ
Original script: Φίλιππος
Other spellings: Phillip
Known bearer: St Philip the Apostle

Sibling names for Philip

Christian girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Philip.

Names like Philip

Names that sound like Philip

Philippa

Questions about the name Philip

What does the name Philip mean?

Philip means “lover of horses”. In Urdu: گھوڑوں سے محبت کرنے والا. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).

Is Philip a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Philip is a boy’s name.

Is Philip a Christian name?

Yes. Philip is used by Christian families. It is of Greek origin. From Greek philippos, meaning 'lover of horses'. Urdu Bible form فلپس.

How do you pronounce Philip?

Say it “fil-ip”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Philip in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Philip is written فلپ. In its original script: Φίλιππος.

What are other spellings of Philip?

Philip is also spelled Phillip.

Who is a famous person named Philip?

St Philip the Apostle

Is the meaning of Philip verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.