Filipa
Filipa is a girls' name of Portuguese origin meaning “lover of horses.” The Portuguese feminine form of Philip, Filipa honors Philippa of Lancaster, the English princess who married King João…
how do you pronounce Filipa?
fee-LEE-pah
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what does Filipa mean?
The name Filipa means “lover of horses.” It comes from the Portuguese language tradition.
The Portuguese feminine form of Philip, Filipa honors Philippa of Lancaster, the English princess who married King João I of Portugal and became the mother of the remarkable 'Illustrious Generation' of Portuguese princes. The name bridges English and Portuguese royal heritage.
where does the name Filipa come from?
Wikipedia gives Filipa's meaning as "friend of horses" and identifies it as the feminine form of Philip in Portuguese, Serbian, Croatian, Czech and Polish. It notes Filipa is regarded as a noble name in Portugal but is rare in Brazil; the source says nothing about a link to Philippa of Lancaster, so that specific royal connection is not confirmed here.
what are the nicknames and variants of Filipa?
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Filipa?
- Philippa of Lancaster (Queen of Portugal)
- Filipa Leal (Portuguese architect)
what names are similar to Filipa?
what names go well with Filipa?
Sibling names that share Filipa's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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