Indian name meaning
Philip
♂ BoyPhi·lip · 2 syllables
Lover of horses
- Origin
- Greek
- Most used by
- Christian families
- Commonly used in
- Christian families across India
- Also spelled
- Phillip
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Ambitious, capable and determined — built for goals, authority and material success.
| P | h | i | l | i | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
8 + 5 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 8 = 26, then 2 + 6 = 8. So Philip carries the name number 8.
About the name Philip
Philip is a boy's name of Greek origin, most commonly given in Christian families and popular in Christian families across India. It carries the meaning “Lover of horses.”
Spoken aloud it is Phi·lip — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Phillip; both spellings are the same name. Philip is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Philip mean?
Philip means “Lover of horses.” It is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Is Philip a boy or a girl name?
Philip is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Philip?
Philip is of Greek origin and is most commonly used in Christian families in India.
How do you pronounce Philip?
Philip has 2 syllables and is said as Phi·lip.
What are the other spellings of Philip?
Philip is also commonly spelled Phillip. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Philip?
In the Chaldean system, Philip has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”
Is Philip a common name in India?
Philip does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with Philip?
For a sister to Philip, families often stay within the same Greek naming tradition — Agnes, Catherine, Christina or Eleanor all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Philip?
Dilip share Philip's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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