Philip or Filip?
Two spellings, side by side.
Philip and Filip are two spellings of the same sound. Philip is listed with the meaning "A Telugu transliteration of the name Philip, meaning lover of horses, common among Indian Christians" and Filip with "A common Slavic and European name that means a lover of horses, derived from ancient Greek roots". Philip is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Philip | Filip |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | A Telugu transliteration of the name Philip, meaning lover of horses, common among Indian Christians. | A common Slavic and European name that means a lover of horses, derived from ancient Greek roots. |
| Origin | Greek | Slavic |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Written | ఫిలిప్ | — |
| Say it | Phi-lip | Fi-lip |
| Popularity | Well-known | Less often searched here |
Questions about Philip and Filip
Is Philip or Filip more common?
Philip is more often searched and saved on this site; Filip is also used.
Do Philip and Filip mean the same?
Philip: "A Telugu transliteration of the name Philip, meaning lover of horses, common among Indian Christians". Filip: "A common Slavic and European name that means a lover of horses, derived from ancient Greek roots".
How do you say Philip?
In parts: Phi-lip. Filip is said the same way.
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