From the Greek name Φιλιππος (Philippos) which means "friend of horses", composed of the elements φιλος (philos) "friend, lover" and 'ιππος (hippos) "horse". This was the name of five kings of Macedon, including Philip II the father of Alexander the Great.
From the Greek name Φιλιππος (Philippos) which means "friend of horses", composed of the elements φιλος (philos) "friend, lover" and 'ιππος (hippos) "horse". This was the name of five kings of Macedon, including Philip II the father of Alexander the Great.
Philip/Felipe are derived from the Greek masculine name Phílippos, from the components “philein” meaning “to love” and “hippos” meaning “horse”. Therefore, Felipe means “lover of horses”.
Filippo is an Italian male given name, which is the equivalent of the English name Philip, meaning "friend of horses", from the Greek Philippos. The female variant is Filippa. The name may refer to: Filippo I Colonna (1611–1639), Italian nobleman.
