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Philomena
fih-luh-MEE-nuh
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A feminine given name meaning "beloved", associated with an early Christian martyr saint.
"Saint Philomena is venerated by many Catholics."
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Etymology
From Latin Filumena, from Greek Φιλουμένη (Philouménē), "beloved".