Philippe
Philippe is a Christian boy name of Greek, via French origin, meaning “Lover of horses”.
| Meaning | Lover of horses |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Greek, via French |
| Pronunciation | fee-LEEP |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | France, Belgium, Canada, Switzerland |
Meaning and origin of Philippe
Philippe is the French form of Philip, from the Greek Philippos, joining philos 'loving' and hippos 'horse'. In antiquity it was a royal name in Macedon, carried by Philip II, father of Alexander the Great. Christian use comes from Philip the Apostle. Six kings of France bore the name, and it is still well known through King Philippe of Belgium, who came to the throne in 2013.
Is Philippe a Christian name?
Philippe honours Saint Philip, one of the Twelve Apostles, and is sometimes also linked to Philip the Evangelist from the Book of Acts.
How popular is Philippe?
Very common among French men of earlier generations and still familiar today.
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Spellings and variants of Philippe
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Philippe mean?
Philippe means 'Lover of horses'. It is of Greek, via French origin.
Is Philippe a Christian name?
Philippe honours Saint Philip, one of the Twelve Apostles, and is sometimes also linked to Philip the Evangelist from the Book of Acts.
How do you pronounce Philippe?
Philippe is pronounced fee-LEEP.
Is Philippe a boy or girl name?
Philippe is usually a boy name.