Filomena

Filomena is the Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese variant of the name Philomena. This name has its roots in ancient Greek and derives from the term philos (φίλος), which means both 'the friend, the beloved' and 'beloved, dear, precious.'

What does the name Filomena mean?

The name Filomena is the feminine form of Philomena and has ancient Greek origins. It derives from the word philos (φίλος), which means 'the friend, the beloved' as a noun and 'beloved, dear, precious' as an adjective. Considering Filomena as a derivative of the Greek name Philouméne (φιλουμένη), it can be translated as 'the beloved.' Alternatively, it could also be seen as the feminine form of Philomenos (Φιλομενος), adding the Greek meaning of 'courage, zeal' (ménos - μένος). Thus, Filomena could also be interpreted as 'the friend of courage' or 'the one who loves zeal.' Other variants of Philomena include Filumena, Philomene, and Philumena, while the masculine counterpart is Filomeno.

Where does the name Filomena come from?

The origin of the name Filomena lies in ancient Greek and conveys meanings such as 'the beloved' or 'the one who loves zeal.' The Greek root word philos (φίλος) means 'the friend, the beloved' as a noun and 'beloved, dear, precious' as an adjective. The word ménos (μένος) stands for 'courage, zeal.' The languages in which the name is common are Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.

How do you pronounce Filomena?

The pronunciation of Filomena is melodic and gentle. In the German language, the name is typically pronounced as 'Fi-lo-ME-na' [filoˈmeːna], with the third syllable emphasized with a long 'e.' The harmonious sequence of vowels and nasal sounds gives the name an elegant sound, making it appear feminine and expressive.

When is the name day of Filomena?

The name day of Filomena is celebrated on August 11 (Philomena of Rome) and July 5 (Philomena of Sanseverino).

Popularity

In Germany, Filomena is a common first name. Currently, it ranks 3,210th on the list of most popular female names. The name achieved its best ranking in 1936, when it reached 164th place. In the last ten years, Filomena has been chosen as a first name about 190 times, placing it 1,644th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,557th.

Nicknames & pet names

Fifi / Fiii / Fila / Fili / Filli / Filly / Filo / Filome / Filu / Fiona / Mena / Meni / Nena

Similar first names

Famous people

• Filomena Costa (long-distance runner from Poland)
• Filomena Findeisen (book title)
• Filomena Linciute-Vaitiekuniene (artist from Lithuania)
• Filomena Moretti (Italian acoustic guitarist)
• St. Filomena (Catholic saint)