Meaning of Philip – Origins and Numerology

Common questions about the name Philip

What does the name Philip mean?

Philip means A great person who is the lover of horses.

Is Philip a boy or a girl name?

Philip is used as a boy's name.

What is the origin of the name Philip?

Philip is associated with the Judaism faith and is Jewish in origin.

What is the numerology number for Philip?

The life path number for Philip is 7, which stands for spiritual awareness, intuition, analysis.

Names similar to Philip

If you like Philip, these names share its opening sound.

• Philana – The individual who is the lover of mankind
• Phileas – An affectionate and quick minded individual
• Philemon – Old Greek - Beloved; Dear most; Loved one; Derived from the Greek philos or philema; A Greek mythological name, Old Greek - Beloved, Dear most, Loved one, Derived from the Greek philos or philema, A Greek mythological name
• Philibert – A friend and a passionate lover
• Philipa – A horse's friend and a lover
• Philipp – Old Greek - Lover of Horses; Friend of horses; Horse Lover; A form of the English name Philip, Old Greek - Lover of Horses, Friend of horses, Horse Lover, A form of the English name Philip
• Philippa – A lover and friend of horses
• Philippe – One who is the lover and friend of horses
• Philippos – Old Greek - Lover of Horses; Friend of horses; Horse Lover; Derived from the Greek philos or philema;, Old Greek - Lover of Horses, Friend of horses, Horse Lover, Derived from the Greek philos or philema
• Philippus – Latin form of Philip; Old Greek - Lover of Horses; Friend of horses; Horse Lover; Derived from the Greek philos or philema;, Latin form of Philip, Old Greek - Lover of Horses, Friend of horses, Horse Lover, Derived from the Greek philos or philema
• Philips – Old Greek - Lover of Horses; Friend of horses; Horse Lover; Derived from the Greek philos or philema;, Old Greek - Lover of Horses, Friend of horses, Horse Lover, Derived from the Greek philos or philema
• Phillbert – A very bright and famous friend

Matching names for a sibling

Names that pair with Philip for a brother or sister.

• Philantha – A lover and admirer of flowers
• Philberta – An intelligent and knowledgeable person
• Philena – One who is the lover of nature and mankind
• Philippina – A Goddess of beauty, passionate
• Philis – Greek - Loving, Leafy Foliage, Green Bough, A variant of Phyllida
• Phillida – Greek - Loving, Leafy Foliage, Green Bough, A variant of Phyllida
• Phillipa – One who is the lover of horses, a friend
• Phillippa – One who is the lover of horses