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Male Name

Filip

ˈfi.lɪp
ˈfɪ.lɪp
ˈfi.lip
ˈfǐ.lip
Overview

Gender

masculine

Origin

Categories

2020's Grand Slam tennis players
Belgian royal family
boxers
Eurovision 2022
harmonicists
Killing Eve characters
love island Belgium
love island Czechoslovakia
Montenegrin presidents
Montenegrin prime ministers

Writing Systems

ФилипBulgarianSerbianMacedonian
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
71/100
classic65%
formal80%
upper class65%
wholesome100%
strong65%
refined120%
simple100%
serious65%

Meaning & Etymology

Filip is a masculine given name and a surname, cognate to Philip. The name originates from the Greek words 'philos' (love) and 'hippos' (horse), meaning 'horse lover'. It is widely used in various cultures and languages, particularly in Croatia where it was among the most common masculine given names in the 2000s.

Etymology

Original Form:

Philip

Evolution:

The name Filip evolved from the Greek name Philip, adapting to various linguistic and cultural contexts over time.

Source:

Greek

Related Names

philos

Roots

hippos

Roots

Philip

Variants

Philip

Variants

Philip

Variants

Philip

Variants

Filippus

Variants

Vilppu

Variants

Flip

Diminutive

Filippa

Feminine Forms

Filippa

Feminine Forms

Filippa

Feminine Forms

Filipina

Feminine Forms

Philippos

Other Languages & Cultures

Philippus

Other Languages & Cultures

Philip

Other Languages & Cultures

Philippos

Other Languages & Cultures

Philippus

Other Languages & Cultures

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