Philadelphia

Philadelphia meaning and name origin

Philadelphia \ph(i)-ladel-phia, phil(a)-de-lphia\ as a girl's name is of Greek origin, and the meaning of Philadelphia is "loving people". Known as the City of Brotherly Love, it was founded by Quakers with high ideals, where it was a tradition among them, the Friends, to name their eldest daughter in each family after the city.

View a list of the 4 names that reference Philadelphia.

Popularity of Philadelphia

Philadelphia is not a popular first name for women and an equally uncommon surname or last name for all people. (1990 U.S. Census)

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