Filipe

Filipe represents the Portuguese variant of the name Philip and means 'the horse lover'. This name is derived from the original Greek Phílippos (φίλιππος) and is composed of the Ancient Greek words philos (φίλος) for 'friend' and hippos (ἵππος) for 'horse'. In the Portuguese-speaking community, Filipe is a highly sought-after and frequently used boy's name.

What does the name Filipe mean?

The name Filipe is the Portuguese equivalent of Philip and means 'the horse lover'. It originates from the Ancient Greek name Phílippos (φίλιππος) and consists of the Ancient Greek elements philos (φίλος) for 'friend' and hippos (ἵππος) for 'horse'. Filipe is very popular in Portuguese-speaking regions. A common variant found in both Portugal and Spain is Felipe. The feminine form of the name is Filipa.

Where does the name Filipe come from?

The name Filipe has Ancient Greek roots and means 'the horse lover'.

How do you pronounce Filipe?

The pronunciation of Filipe is three syllables and carries a harmonious rhythm. The name is pronounced as 'Fi-li-pe' [fiˈliːpə], with a bright I dominating the first two syllables. The soft P in the last syllable provides a gentle, clear finish. Filipe sounds friendly, lively, and melodic, open and harmonious.

When is the name day of Filipe?

The name day for Filipe is celebrated on the following days: May 3, May 26, October 19, November 14, and December 18.

Popularity

In Germany, Filipe ranks among the popular first names. Currently, it is in 2,073rd place among the most common male baby names. Its best ranking was in 1986 when it reached 159th place. In the last ten years, Filipe has been given as a first name around 100 times, placing it at 2,356th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,004th.

Nicknames & pet names

Fil / Fili / Fipo / Lipe / Lipi / Lippi

Similar first names

Famous people

• Alexandre Filipe Clemente Leitao (Portuguese football player)
• Andre Filipe Lopes Costa (footballer from Portugal)
• Andre Filipe Saraiva Martins (footballer from Portugal)
• Artur Filipe Bernardes Moreira (Portuguese football player)
• Bruno Filipe Lopes Correia (footballer from Portugal)
• Bruno Filipe Santos Loureiro (footballer from Portugal)
• Filipe Abraao (basketball player)
• Filipe Albuquerque (Portuguese racing driver)
• Filipe Anunciacao (Portuguese footballer)
• Filipe Augusto Carvalho Souza (footballer from Brazil)
• Filipe Correia de Sa (writer from Angola)
• Filipe Da Costa (footballer from Portugal)
• Filipe Da Silva (Portuguese basketball player)
• Filipe Goncalves (football player from Portugal)
• Filipe Gui Paradela Maciel Da Costa (footballer from Poland)
• Filipe Luis (Brazilian football player)
• Filipe Oliveira (Portuguese football player)
• Filipe Paiva (football player from Portugal)
• Filipe Pirl (German voice actor)
• Filipe Santos Oliveira (football player from Portugal)