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Meanings

Biblical Baby Names Meaning:

In Biblical Baby Names the meaning of the name Philip is: Warlike; a lover of horses.

English Baby Names Meaning:

In English Baby Names the meaning of the name Philip is: Fond of horses. Form of Phillip.

French Baby Names Meaning:

In French Baby Names the meaning of the name Philip is: loves horses.

Greek Baby Names Meaning:

In Greek Baby Names the meaning of the name Philip is: Lover of horses. King Philip of Macedon was the father of Alexander the Great. In the Bible, Philip was the name of one of Christ's apostles. Famous Bearer: Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II.

Shakespearean Baby Names Meaning:

In Shakespearean Baby Names the meaning of the name Philip is: King John' Bastard half brother to Robert Faulconbridge. 'King John' King Philip of France.

American Baby Names Meaning:

In American Baby Names the meaning of the name Philip is: loves horses.

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