Philippa
/fɪˈlɪpə/noun
A female given name, the feminine form of Philip.
Did you know?Philippa ultimately comes from Greek *Philippos*, built from *phílos* “loving” + *híppos* “horse,” so the name literally carries an elite, ancient aristocratic vibe.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
Philippos
“A male personal name meaning “horse-loving” or “fond of horses.””
Late Latin
Latin
Philippus
“A borrowed personal name used in Roman and Christian contexts.”
Old French
Old French
Philippe
“A masculine given name carried into medieval French.”
Middle English
English
Philippe
“A personal name used in England, especially through French influence.”
Modern English
English
Philippa
“The feminine form of Philip, used as a given name.”
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