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Girl's nameOrigin: GreekThis name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar

Philippa

Philippa is a classic feminine form of Philip, widely used especially in the English-speaking world. It carries an air of timeless sophistication and refined nobility. Historically associated with European royalty, it offers an elegant and distinguished choice for a baby girl.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Philippa
Slovak:
Czech:
Hungarian:
Polish:
German:
Philippa
Spanish:
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Opposite gender version:
Boy's name: Philippe

Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A name of Greek origin meaning "lover of horses" or "friend of horses".

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Ženská podoba mena Filip, ktoré pochádza zo starogréckeho mena Philippos (Φίλιππος). To sa skladá zo slov philos (milý, priateľ; milujúci) a hippos (kôň), preto sa meno vykladá ako „milovníčka koní“ alebo „priateľka koní“.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

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

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

PHILIPPA

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

17 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.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
16 February
Austrian Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

Výslovnosť: filipa

Grammar & Cases

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

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
PippaPipPippy
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Ms. Philippa
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Philippa! Pippa! Pip!

Notable figures named Philippa

19

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

All personalities catalog
Person type
Philippa Charlotte Middletonová
GB
born 1983Notable Figure

British socialite, author and columnist; sister of Catherine, Princess of Wales

Philippa Gregoryová
GB
born 1954Notable Figure

English novelist

Philippa Boyens
NZ
Notable Figure

New Zealand screenwriter

Philippa Marrack
US
born 1945Notable Figure

United States-based English biologist and immunologist

Philippa York
GB
born 1958Notable Figure

Scottish sport cyclist and journalist

Philippa of Luxembourg
1252 – 1311Historical Figure

Countess consort of Holland, Zeeland, and Hainaut

Philippa Schuyler
US
1931 – 1967Historical Figure

American pianist and composer (1931–1967)

Philippa Whitford
GB
born 1958Notable Figure

Scottish physician and politician (born 1958)

Test how Philippa sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

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

Full name:

Philippa Smith

3 + 1 = 4 syllables

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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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