Philippine - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Philippine \ph(i)-lippi-ne, phil(ip)-pine\ is a variant of Philippa (Greek), and the meaning of Philippine is "horse lover".

The baby name Philippine sounds like Philippina and Filippine. Other similar baby names are Philippe, Philline, Phillipina and Filippina.

Philippine 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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