Filippa is a given name meaning "lover of horses" or "horses' friend". Common alternative spellings include Philippa, Phillippa or Filipa. It is the feminine form of the masculine name Philip in Scandinavia, Italy, Greece, Cyprus (Φιλίππα) and Russia (Филиппа) [1]
| Pronunciation | Italian: [fiˈlippa] |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Greek |
| Meaning | "lover of horses" |
| Region of origin | Scandinavia, Italy, Russia |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Philippa, Filipa, Pippa |
Notable people with the name Filippa include:
- Filippa Duci - Piedmontese noblewoman
- Filippa Giordano - Italian crossover singer
- Filippa Hamilton - Swedish-French model
- Filippa Reinfeldt - Swedish politician
References
edit- ^ "Behind the Name: Filippa". www.behindthename.com. Retrieved 13 February 2013.
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