Philippa - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Philippa \

is pronounced FIL-lip-ah, fil-LIP-ah. It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "horse lover". Feminine form of Philip used somewhat in the 19th century.

Philippa has 21 variant forms: Felipa, Filipa, Filipina, Filippa, Flip, Pelipa, Pelippa, Phil, Philana, Philette, Philina, Philipa, Philippe, Philippine, Phillie, Phillipa, Phillipina, Philly, Pippa, Pippie and Pippy.

Philippa 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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