Phillip
/fihlihp/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Phillip is a English name meaning "Lover of horses". Greek; from *Philippos* (Φίλιππος), composed of *philos* (φίλος) meaning "friend, lover" and *hippos* (ἵππος) meaning "horse".
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic fihlihp
IPA fɪlɪp
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as fihlihp. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Phillip
- · Philip II of Macedon - King
- · Philip the Apostle - Religious Figure
- · Philip Roth - Author
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