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This name sprang into my head today as a representation of the next phase of my life.
I find BTN's entry for its meaning very evocative and beautiful.
From Greek φιλος (philos) "friend, lover" and μενος (menos) "mind, strength, force". This was the name of an obscure early saint and martyr. The name came to public attention in the 19th century after a tomb seemingly marked with the name Filumena was found in Rome, supposedly belonging to another martyr named Philomena. This may have in fact been a representation of the Greek word φιλομηνη (philomene) meaning "loved".
That mistranslation of the epitaph...! So gothic and romantic.
What do y'all think of this name? Images, colors, associations? I find it flutey, woodsy, dusky, and serious.
I find BTN's entry for its meaning very evocative and beautiful.
From Greek φιλος (philos) "friend, lover" and μενος (menos) "mind, strength, force". This was the name of an obscure early saint and martyr. The name came to public attention in the 19th century after a tomb seemingly marked with the name Filumena was found in Rome, supposedly belonging to another martyr named Philomena. This may have in fact been a representation of the Greek word φιλομηνη (philomene) meaning "loved".
That mistranslation of the epitaph...! So gothic and romantic.
What do y'all think of this name? Images, colors, associations? I find it flutey, woodsy, dusky, and serious.
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