Philip or Phillip?
Two spellings, side by side.
Philip and Phillip 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 Phillip with "Lover of horses; fond of horses. one of the biblical 12 apostles". 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 | Phillip |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | A Telugu transliteration of the name Philip, meaning lover of horses, common among Indian Christians. | Lover of horses; fond of horses. one of the biblical 12 apostles |
| Origin | Greek | Greek |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Written | ఫిలిప్ | — |
| Say it | Phi-lip | Phil-lip |
| Popularity | Well-known | Less often searched here |
Questions about Philip and Phillip
Is Philip or Phillip more common?
Philip is more often searched and saved on this site; Phillip is also used.
Do Philip and Phillip mean the same?
Philip: "A Telugu transliteration of the name Philip, meaning lover of horses, common among Indian Christians". Phillip: "Lover of horses; fond of horses. one of the biblical 12 apostles".
How do you say Philip?
In parts: Phi-lip. Phillip is said the same way.
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