Felipe
Felipe is a Christian boy name of Greek, via Spanish and Portuguese origin, meaning “Lover of horses”.
| Meaning | Lover of horses |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Greek, via Spanish and Portuguese |
| Pronunciation | feh-LEE-peh |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Spain, Mexico, Brazil, Chile |
Meaning and origin of Felipe
Felipe is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Philip, from the Greek Philippos, made of philos, 'friend' or 'lover', and hippos, 'horse'. Philip was one of the twelve apostles, and another Philip, the evangelist, baptises an Ethiopian official in Acts 8. Six kings of Spain have borne the name, including Felipe VI, the current king.
Is Felipe a Christian name?
Yes, Felipe is a biblical name: it is the Spanish form of Philip, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus.
How popular is Felipe?
Popular in Spain and Latin America.
Gifts with the name Felipe
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- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Felipe
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Felipe mean?
Felipe means 'Lover of horses'. It is of Greek, via Spanish and Portuguese origin.
Is Felipe a Christian name?
Yes, Felipe is a biblical name: it is the Spanish form of Philip, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus.
How do you pronounce Felipe?
Felipe is pronounced feh-LEE-peh.
Is Felipe a boy or girl name?
Felipe is usually a boy name.