Filipa
Filipa is a girls' name of Portuguese origin meaning “lover of horses.”
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how do you pronounce Filipa?
fee-LEE-pah
where does the name Filipa come from?
The feminine form of Philip in Portuguese, Serbian, Croatian, Czech and Polish, meaning friend of horses.
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.
the history of Filipa
In Portugal Filipa is regarded as a noble name, though it is rare in Brazil.
what are the nicknames and variants of Filipa?
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Filipa?
- Philippa of Lancaster (Queen of Portugal)
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.
quick answers about Filipa
What does the name Filipa mean?
Filipa means “lover of horses”.
What is the origin of the name Filipa?
Filipa comes from the Portuguese naming tradition. Related forms include Philippa, Phillippa and Filippa.
How popular is the name Filipa?
Filipa has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Filipa a boy or girl name?
Filipa is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Filipa?
Filipa is pronounced fee-LEE-pah, with 3 syllables.
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