The namePhilippine
Philippine is a French girl's name of Greek origin, the feminine of Philippe. It means "lover of horses".
- Girl's name
- Greek
Meaning
Philippine comes from the Greek Philippos, formed from philos, "friend", and hippos, "horse".
Origin
Greek. Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne was a missionary in North America in the 19th century.
History
The name has come back into fashion in France since the 1990s.
Popularity of the name Philippine
Philippine in France
Philippine was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 2,145 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Philippine. Half of all babies named Philippine in France were born before 2000. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 151 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Philippine mean?
Philippine comes from the Greek Philippos, formed from philos, "friend", and hippos, "horse".
What is the origin of the name Philippine?
Greek. Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne was a missionary in North America in the 19th century.
Is Philippine a girl's or a boy's name?
Philippine is a girl's name.