name
Philip
FIH-lihp
name
1
A common male given name, of Ancient Greek origin meaning "fond of horses."
"Prince Philip was married to Queen Elizabeth II."
2
One of the twelve apostles of Jesus in the New Testament.
noun
1
An old dialect name for the house sparrow.
How to Use Philip
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common male first name.
Easily confused with
Word Forms
Philips plural, philips plural
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek Philippos, "fond of horses," combining a word for "love/fond" with the word for "horse."