Philippina

The girl's name Philippina represents an old German variant of Philippa, the feminine form of the name Philipp. The origin of the name lies in ancient Greek and means 'the horse lover.'

What does the name Philippina mean?

Philippina, as a feminine first name, is a traditional German variation of Philippa, which in turn is the feminine form of Philipp. The name has ancient Greek roots and carries the meaning 'the horse lover.' Today, Philippina is relatively rare, while the German and French variant Philippine is somewhat more common. The form Filippina is also a similar variant. International equivalents include Felipa (Spanish), Filipa (Portuguese), Filippa (Italian, Scandinavian), as well as Philipa and Phillipa (English).

Where does the name Philippina come from?

The feminine first name Philippina is derived from the ancient Greek name Phílippos, which consists of the ancient Greek words phileîn (to love) or philos (friend) and híppos (horse). The ancient Greek terms are phileîn (φιλεῖν) = to love, philos (φίλος) = friend, and híppos (ἵππος) = horse. The name has its roots in Old High German and Dutch.

How do you pronounce Philippina?

The sound and pronunciation of Philippina are four syllables and rhythmically clearly structured. It is pronounced as 'Phi-lip-pi-na' [filipˈpiːna]. The double consonant '-pp-' creates a distinctive emphasis in the middle of the name. The long 'i' in the stressed syllable gives the sound brightness and tension, while the open ending '-na' allows the name to gently and roundly fade out. Philippina sounds melodious and traditional and possesses a clear form, lively dynamics, and feminine breadth.

When is the name day of Philippina?

The name day for Philippina, as the feminine variant of Philipp, is celebrated on May 3, May 26, October 19, and December 18.

Popularity

Philippina is considered one of the rare first names in Germany. In 2014, the name ranked 4,003rd in the list of the most common female baby names. Its highest ranking was in 2011 at 2,438th place. From 2010 to 2024, Philippina was given as a first name in Germany about 20 times, leading to a ranking of 6,582. However, in the last ten years, the name has not appeared again.

Nicknames & pet names

Phili

Similar first names

Famous people

• Philippina Roth (German resistance fighter)
• Pina (Philippina) Bausch (Was the most significant choreographer of the present)