Filipa
Fact sheet
- Name
- Filipa
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
Filipa is the Portuguese variant of the name Philippa and the feminine form of Filipe. The name means "the horse lover." Other international forms of Philippa include Felipa (Spanish), Filippa (Italian, Scandinavian), as well as Philipa and Phillipa (English).
What does the name Filipa mean?
The name Filipa is the Portuguese equivalent of Philippa and is the feminine form of Filipe, which means "the horse lover." International variants include Felipa (Spanish), Filippa (Italian, Scandinavian), as well as Philipa and Phillipa (English).
Where does the name Filipa come from?
The girl's name Felipa has its roots in the ancient Greek name Phílippos, which consists of the ancient Greek components phileîn (to love) or philos (friend) and híppos (horse). The ancient Greek
How do you pronounce Filipa?
The pronunciation of the name Filipa is three syllables and clearly structured. In German, it is typically pronounced as "Fi-li-pa" [fiˈliːpa]. The name begins with a bright I sound that conveys a certain lightness. The long I in the middle position increases the brightness, while the open A at the end radiates warmth. Overall, Filipa sounds melodic and friendly – feminine, present, and harmoniously sonorous.
When is the name day of Filipa?
The name day of Filipa is celebrated on February 16th in honor of Saint Philippa Mareri.
Popularity
In Germany, Filipa is a fairly sought-after first name. Currently, it ranks 1,630th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2012 when it reached 714th place. In the last ten years, the name Filipa has been given about 270 times, placing it at 1,304th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,233rd.
Nicknames & pet names
Fifi / Fifo / Fil / Filli / Fipsi / Flipsi / Lipa / Philips / Pipa
Similar first names
Famous people
- Filipa Azevedo (Polish singer)
- Filipa Cesar (film director from Portugal)
- Filipa Daniela Azevedo de Magalhães (Portuguese singer)
- Filipa Lamy (Polish badminton player)
- Filipa Sousa (Polish singer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Filipa
What is the meaning of the name Filipa?
The name Filipa is the Portuguese form of Philippa and means 'the horse lover.'
Where does the name Filipa come from?
Filipa 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 Filipa?
Filipa enjoys great popularity in Portugal and other Portuguese-speaking countries and has international variants like Felipa, Filippa, and Philipa.