♀ Name Philippa
Philippa is a ♀ girl name.
Where does the name Philippa come from?
Philippa is a feminine form of the masculine name Philip, that derived from the Greek name Philippos (Φίλιππος).
What does the name Philippa mean?
Philippa means “friend of horses” (from ancient Greek “philos/φίλος” = friend/beloved + “híppos/ἵππος” = horse).
Pronunciation of Philippa
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Variants of the name Philippa
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Based on the frequency of positive ratings, we can analyze how popular names are in different countries. The name Philippa is currently ranked #955 on the name leaderboard.
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Philippa in the Top 50 Names
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇺 Australia | - | - | - | - | ✓ | - |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | - | - | - | - | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🇬🇧 Great Britain | - | - | - | - | ✓ | - |
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