Phila name meaning

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Greek and Old Greek
Pronunciation: ph(i)-la
Meaning: Friend of Song and Too: the Lovers
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What does Phila mean?

Unexpected choice and Timeless Greek and Old Greek Phila is a unisex name, meaning of Phila is "Friend of Song or Too: the Lovers". Phila is variation of biblical Philemon. Philemon is Latin form of The Greek Name Φιλημων Meaning Affectionate.

Origin of Atypical and Rooted Philemon is in Old Greek, meaning of Philemon is "Beloved, Affectionate and Who Kisses". Phila is short version of Philomela. Of Old Greek origin, Anomalous and Traditional Philomela, Philomela means "Friend of Song and Too: the Lovers" is used commonly in Greek.

How do I pronounce Phila?

ph(i)-la is the most common way to pronounce two syllabled Phila.

Variants of Phila

Philemon, Filemón

Names that rhyme with Phila

How popular is the name Phila?

Phila is an uncommon baby name in United States, in use since 1889, peaked in 1893 when it ranked 1277th and last appeared in 1954. But Phila is a popular baby name in South Africa where every 1 in 20000 have the name.

According to our estimate, over 7000 babies have been named Phila globally.

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What numerology tells about Phila?

You are willing to give up everything you have to achieve everything you ever wanted. You don't want anyone standing on your way or messing with your life just like you stay out of other people's lives and don't get in their way of success. Situations and people don't bother you much unless they concern you in some way. In order to do something unprecedented, you have to refocus from what's not important such as gossip, partying and messing around to what's really important and that's your dreams and expanding your knowledge.

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Middle names for Phila

There are many widely-accepted and attractive middle names that are commonly paired with Phila.

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Famous people named Phila

  • Phila, daughter of Antipater, the regent of Macedonia

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  • Baby Names that mean Friend
  • Baby Names that mean Song

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