Philadelphia - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Philadelphia \

is of Greek origin, and its meaning 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.

Philadelphia is an uncommon first name for women and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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