Philippa or Filippa?
Two spellings, side by side.
Philippa and Filippa are two spellings of the same sound. Philippa is listed with the meaning "The feminine version of the Greek name Philip, it carries the endearing meaning of a lover of horses" and Filippa with "This Italian name is the feminine variation of Philip, signifying a woman who is a lover of horses". Philippa 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 | Philippa | Filippa |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | The feminine version of the Greek name Philip, it carries the endearing meaning of a lover of horses. | This Italian name is the feminine variation of Philip, signifying a woman who is a lover of horses. |
| Origin | Greek | Italian |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Phi-lip-pa | Fi-lip-pa |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Philippa and Filippa
Is Philippa or Filippa more common?
Philippa is more often searched and saved on this site; Filippa is also used.
Do Philippa and Filippa mean the same?
Philippa: "The feminine version of the Greek name Philip, it carries the endearing meaning of a lover of horses". Filippa: "This Italian name is the feminine variation of Philip, signifying a woman who is a lover of horses".
How do you say Philippa?
In parts: Phi-lip-pa. Filippa is said the same way.
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