Meaning of Filippo

Meaning of Filippo
The name derives from the Latin Philippus in its turn resumed from the Greek Philippos. It is composed from “philein”, to love, and “hippos”, horse. Its meaning is therefore “lover of the horses or friend of the horses”.
Gender
Male
Name Day
May 26: Saint Philip Neri (Filippo Neri) - Priest
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In Italy about 118801 people are called Filippo
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Variants
en Philip

de Philipp

fr Philippe

es Felipe

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