Philips name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old Greek
Usage: English
Pronunciation: ph(i)-li-ps
Meaning: Son of Philip
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What does Philips mean?

Atypical Philips is used in English usually aimed at boys has its roots in Old Greek, Philips means "Son of Philip". Philips is a version of evergreen, biblical and outstanding Philip. Philip is variant form of darling and biblical Philippe.

Philip is English cognate of Philipp. Philip means Friend of Horses and Loves Horses has its origin in Old Greek.

How do I pronounce Philips?

The most common pronunciation of three syllabled Philips is ph(i)-li-ps.

Variants of Philips

Philip, Philippos, Philippus, Philippe, Philipp, Feeleep, Pippo, Fhilippus, Filibert

How popular is the name Philips?

Philips is an uncommon baby name in United States still in use today. Philips is a common name in Nigeria, India and Uganda while somewhat familiar name in Indonesia, DR Congo, Pakistan, Ghana, Philippines, Liberia and Malaysia.

As per our evaluation, over 10000 babies have been bestowed Philips around the globe.

YearRankBirths
2018121365
199182355
193831766
192841515
[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Philips in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands122500
Sweden2603
Norway2603
Denmark1000

Numerological aspects of Philips

If you have letter S as your capstone, you don't respect people who don't respect themselves. Taking into consideration your communication skills and charisma, you won't have a problem to attract attention and spread awareness. Harmony and balance matter to you. When it comes to your career, you don't make it your priority but see it as something you must do to survive. Being crazy is your way to handle the ugliness of the world and stay sane.

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  •  Piero - Odd boy name Piero is used notably in Italian which came from Old Greek, meaning of Piero is "The Stone or The Rock"
  •  Taras - Meaning of Taras is Of Taras is a baby boy name, majorly used in Russian has origin in Old Greek
  •  Katharine - Durable and Well-Liked Katharine is used notably in Norwegian, Finnish and English is a gender insensitive name, Katharine means "The Pure, Torture or Pure" is rooted from Old Greek
  •  Amarilli - The girl name Amarilli is originated from Old Greek, Amarilli means "Amaryssein" is used mainly in Italian
  •  Giogio - Mostly used in English, Giogio means "Worker of the Earth and Earthworker" has its origin in Old Greek is a boy name. Giogio is derivation of George.

Famous people named Philips

  • Philips van der Aa, politician
  • Philips van Almonde, Dutch Lieutenant Admiral
  • Philips of Marnix, Lord of Saint-Aldegonde, Flemish and Dutch writer and statesman
  • Philips Wouwerman, Dutch painter of hunting
  • Philips Vingboons, Dutch architect

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
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