Felipa
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- Name
- Felipa
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
Felipa represents the Spanish variant of the name Philippa and is also the feminine form of Felipe, meaning 'the horse lover'. There are other international forms of Philippa, including Filipa (Portuguese), Filippa (Italian, Scandinavian), as well as Philipa and Phillipa (English).
What does the name Felipa mean?
Felipa is the Spanish form of Philippa and the feminine counterpart of Felipe, meaning 'the horse lover'. International variants of Philippa include Filipa (Portuguese), Filippa (Italian, Scandinavian), as well as Philipa and Phillipa (English).
Where does the name Felipa come from?
The name Felipa has its roots in the ancient Greek name Phílippos, which is composed of the ancient Greek words phileîn (to love) or philos (friend) and híppos (horse). The ancient Greek terms are phileîn (φιλεῖν) = to love and philos (φίλος) = friend as well as híppos (ἵππος) = horse. The language is Spanish.
How do you pronounce Felipa?
The pronunciation of the name Felipa is three syllables and shows a rhythmic flow. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Fe-li-pa' [feˈliːpa]. The name begins with a clear, bright 'Fe', which conveys a certain lightness. The middle syllable '-li-' adds a gentle, flowing note to the sound. The open '-pa' provides a warm and distinct conclusion, making Felipa appear lively, friendly, and melodious.
When is the name day of Felipa?
The name day for Felipa is celebrated on February 16th in honor of Saint Philippa Mareri.
Popularity
In Germany, Felipa is among the sought-after girls' names. Currently, it ranks 1,740th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2012, reaching 895th place. Over the last ten years, Felipa has been chosen as a first name around 210 times, placing it 1,565th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,496th.
Nicknames & pet names
Feli / Fill / Fillie / Fipsi / Lipa / Peppi / Pipa
Similar first names
Famous people
- Felipa (Princess of Bavaria)
- Felipa Hernandez Barragan (Mexican artist)
- Felipa Columbus (Wife of Christopher Columbus)
- Felipa Palacios (Colombian athlete)
Frequently asked questions about the name Felipa
What does the name Felipa mean?
Felipa is the Spanish form of Philippa and means 'the horse lover'.
Where does the name Felipa come from?
The name Felipa has its roots in the ancient Greek name Phílippos, which is composed of the words for 'to love' and 'horse'.
How popular is the name Felipa?
Felipa enjoys a certain popularity in Spanish-speaking countries but is less common than other variants like Philippa or Felipe.