What origin is the name Philamena?

Philamena comes from Greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Philamena?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Philamena — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Is it Philamena or Filamena?

Both spellings are used. Philamena means "A variation of the Greek name Philomena, which means friend of strength or lover of song."; Filamena is listed with the meaning "Friend of strength". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live.

Philamena

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Philamena

Philamena

Girl

Greek

4 syllables

Philamena is a Greek girl's name meaning "A variation of the Greek name Philomena, which means friend of strength or lover of song".

Philamena is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning "A variation of the Greek name Philomena, which means friend of strength or lover of song". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Origin: Greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 4

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Philamena mean?

A variation of the Greek name Philomena, which means friend of strength or lover of song.

How popular is Philamena?

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What does Philamena mean?

Philamena is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "A variation of the Greek name Philomena, which means friend of strength or lover of song.".

How popular is Philamena?

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Brother names that go with Philamena

Alexander Christopher Lucas Andrew Sebastian Luke

How to say Philamena

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Name numerology

6is the Chaldean number for Philamena.

Number 6 is linked with care, family and responsibility.

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Other spellings of Philamena

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Filamena — "Friend of strength" (Unknown origin)

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Philamena at a glance

Letters: 9
Syllables: 4
Starts with: P
Ends with: -na
Vowels: 4 of 9 letters

9-letter girl names

Which names have a similar meaning to Philamena?

Philamena means "A variation of the Greek name Philomena, which means friend of strength or lover of song." — these names share that spirit.

Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Alexander — "Alexander comes from the Greek Alexandros, meaning 'defender of people', from alexein 'to defend' and aner 'man'." (Greek)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Mia — "Mia is a Scandinavian and German short form of Maria. In Italian and Spanish, mia also means 'mine'." (Scandinavian)
Chloe — "Chloe comes from the Greek khloe, meaning 'green shoot' or 'blooming'. It was an epithet of the goddess Demeter." (Greek)