♂♀ Name Philou – Friend & Beloved

Origin:	French, Dutch, Greek
Meaning:	friend, friend of horses, love, beloved, loving, loved one, crook, swindler
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In France, Philou is a masculine name derived from Philippe, meaning “friend of horses.” In the Netherlands, Philou is a feminine name and means “loved one” or “crook.”

Where does the name Philou come from?

Philou is a French masculine name and is considered a diminutive of Philippe. Philippe, in turn, originates from the Greek. In the Netherlands, Philou is a feminine name and is derived either from the Greek word φιλεῖν (philein) meaning “to love” or from the French word “filou,” meaning “swindler” or “crook.”

What does the name Philou mean?

From Philippe, the male name Philou takes on the meaning “friend” or “friend of horses.” The female name Philou means “loving,” “beloved,” “loved one,” or “love” in ancient Greek, and “crook” or “swindler” in French.

Word composition

• Ancient Greek “φιλεῖν” (philein) = to love
• Ancient Greek “φῐλῐ́ᾱ” (philíā) = love, friendship
• Ancient Greek “φῐ́λος” (phĭ́los) = friend, beloved
• Ancient Greek “ἵππος” (híppos) = horse
• French “filou” = crook, swindler

Pronunciation of Philou

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Last updated: 1/10/2025