Filip
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- Name
- Filip
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
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The boy's name Filip represents a Slavic and Scandinavian variant of Philipp. It means 'the horse lover' and is derived from the original name Phílippos, which is composed of the Ancient Greek words philos for 'friend' and hippos for 'horse.' This name has a long history dating back to 650 BC.
What does the name Filip mean?
Filip is a Slavic and Scandinavian form of the name Philipp, which means 'the horse lover.' The name originates from the Ancient Greek Phílippos and is composed of the elements philos (friend) and hippos (horse). Filip and its variants are historically significant and have a long tradition. In Germany, Filip is now the most common spelling, after Philipp and the short form Phil, followed by Philip, Phillip, and Phillipp. Spellings like Filipp and Fillip with F are rather rare. Other international variants of Filip or Philipp include Felipe (Spanish, Portuguese), Filippo (Italian), and Philippe (French).
Where does the name Filip come from?
The name Filip has its roots in Ancient Greek and means 'the horse lover.'
How do you pronounce Filip?
The pronunciation of Filip is two syllables and clearly structured. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Fi-lip' [ˈfiːlɪp], with the long first syllable producing a bright sound. The firm closure on the 'p' gives the name emphasis. Filip appears clear, factual, and modern, conveying a direct and present impression.
When is the name day of Filip?
Filip is celebrated on May 3, May 26, October 19, and December 18.
Popularity
Filip was initially only sporadically encountered in Germany before regular data on its popularity began to be published from the 1940s onwards. For many years, it remained in the lower ranks and was relatively rare compared to other names. From the late 1970s, and especially in the 1980s, the use of the name increased. Filip gradually approached the more popular names without immediately reaching a lasting peak.
Nicknames & pet names
Fico / Fifi / Fifu / Fil / Fili / Filipe / Filipek / Flip / Flipi / Flipper / Flippi / Flippo / Ipi / Pipe / Pipek / Pippo
Similar first names
Famous people
- Filip Bajon (actor from Poland)
- Filip Benkovic (Croatian football player)
- Filip Berg (actor from Sweden)
- Filip Daems (football player)
- Filip Djordjevic (Serbian football player)
- Filip Dort (Czech footballer)
- Filip Eidsheim (cyclist from Norway)
- Filip Gacevski (Macedonian footballer)
- Filip Gavranovic (Croatian handball player)
- Filip Grujic (model)
- Filip Helander (Swedish footballer)
- Filip Ivanovski (Macedonian football player)
- Filip Ivanow (football player from Belarus)
- Filip Jicha (handball player)
- Filip Kasalica (Montenegrin football player)
- Filip Kincek (Czech football player)
- Filip Kusic (German footballer)
- Filip Kutev (Bulgarian composer)
- Filip Loncaric (Croatian football player)
- Filip Matovic (Yugoslav football player)
Frequently asked questions about the name Filip
What is the origin of the name Filip?
The name Filip has its roots in Ancient Greek and means 'the horse lover.' It is composed of the elements 'philos' for friend and 'hippos' for horse.
What does the name Filip mean?
Filip is a Slavic and Scandinavian form of the name Philipp, which means 'the horse lover.' This name has a long tradition and historical significance.
How popular is the name Filip?
In Germany, Filip is now the most common spelling, after Philipp and the short form Phil, followed by Philip, Phillip, and Phillipp. Variants like Filipp and Fillip are rather rare.