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Philipp

Philipp is the German spelling variation of the classic name Philip, hailing from ancient Greek roots. Symbolizing a love for horses, freedom, and valor, it has been carried by kings, apostles, and thinkers throughout history. It is sophisticated, universally recognizable, and timeless.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Slovak:
Czech:
Hungarian:
Polish:
Ukrainian:
German:
Philipp
Spanish:
French:
Italian:
Portuguese:
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

The name Philipp means "lover of horses" or "friend of horses".

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Meno pochádza zo starogréckeho mena Philippos (Φίλιππος), utvoreného zo slov philos („milujúci“, „priateľ“) a hippos („kôň“). Významovo sa vykladá ako „milovník koní“.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Philipp vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie100 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

PHILIPP

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

20 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
3 May
Austrian Calendar
26 May
Austrian Calendar
18 December
Austrian Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

V slovenčine sa meno vyslovuje približne ako [filip]; spojenie ph sa vyslovuje ako f a zdvojené pp ako jedna spoluhláska p.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 2
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Philipp
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Philippa
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Philippovi
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Philippa
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Philipp
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Philippovi
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Philippom

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
PhilippkoPhilPhili
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Philipp
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Philipp! Philippko! Phil!

Notable figures named Philipp

10

People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

All personalities catalog
Person type
Philipp Lahm
DE
born 1983Notable Figure

German association football player

Albert Schweitzer
FR
1875 – 1965Historical Figure

French-German physician, theologian, musician, and philosopher (1875-1965)

Philipp Melanchthon
DE
1497 – 1560Historical Figure

German reformer (1497-1560)

Philipp Otto Runge
1777 – 1810Historical Figure

German artist (1777-1810)

Philipp I.
1504 – 1567Historical Figure

Landgrave of Hesse

Philipp Johann Ferdinand Schur
1799 – 1878Historical Figure

Austrian botanist (1799-1878)

Philipp Christoph Zeller
1808 – 1883Historical Figure

German entomologist (1808–1883)

Philipp Jakob Loutherbourg der Jüngere
FR
1740 – 1812Historical Figure

Franco-British painter of Swiss descent (1740–1812), born in Alsace region

Test how Philipp sounds with your surname

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Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Philipp Smith

2 + 1 = 3 syllables

85 / 100Very good
ID
Initials / monogram:with dots:P.S.without dots:PS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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