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Philiskos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun φιλίσκος
(philiskos) meaning "little friend", which consists of the Greek noun φίλος
(philos) meaning "friend" and the Greek diminutive suffix -ίσκος
(-iskos).
Philitas m Ancient GreekFrom Ancient Greek
φίλος (
philos) "lover, friend" combined with
-τας (
-tas), an Aeolic, Epic, and Doric, Greek suffix forming nouns that represent a state of being... [
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Philochoros m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective φιλόχορος
(philochoros) meaning "loving the choir or choral dance", which consists of the Greek noun φίλος
(philos) meaning "friend, lover" combined with the Greek noun χορός
(choros) meaning "dance".
Philodemos m Ancient GreekMeans "friend of the people", derived from Greek φιλος
(philos) "friend, lover" combined with Greek δημος
(demos) "the people."
Philodice f Greek MythologyDerived from
φίλος (phílos) meaning “friend” and
δίκη (dice) meaning "law, judgement, justice".
Philogène m FrenchFrench form of
Philogenes. Known bearers of this name include the French foreign minister Louis Philogène Brûlart de Sillery (1702-1770), the Belgian painter Charles-Philogène Tschaggeny (1815-1894) and the Belgian ornithologist Philogène Wytsman (1866-1925).
Philogonos m Late GreekDerived from the Greek adjective φιλόγονος
(philogonos) meaning "loving one's children", which consists of Greek φίλος
(philos) meaning "beloved, dear" as well as "friend, lover" combined with the Greek noun γονή
(gone) meaning "birth, offspring".
Philokles m Ancient GreekMeans "friend of glory", derived from Greek φιλος
(philos) "friend, lover" combined with Greek κλεος
(kleos) "glory".
Philolaos m Ancient GreekMeans "friend of the people", derived from Greek φιλος
(philos) "friend, lover" combined with Greek λαος
(laos) "the people."
Philologos m Late Greek, Biblical GreekDerived from the Greek adjective φιλόλογος
(philologos) meaning "fond of words, talkative". It consists of the Greek noun φίλος
(philos) meaning "friend, lover" combined with the Greek noun λόγος
(logos) meaning "word, speech" as well as "reason, consideration, computation".
Philomathes m LiteratureMeans "lover of learning", derived from the Ancient Greek words φίλος (philos) meaning "friend, lover", and μαθ-/μανθάνειν (math-/manthanein) meaning "to learn".... [
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Philombrotos m Ancient GreekFrom Ancient Greek
φίλος (
philos) "friend, lover" and
βροτός (
brotos) "mortal man, human being". Philombrotos of Sparta was a 6th-century BCE pankratist who won three crowns in pankration.
Philonella f Late Greek, Late RomanVariant form of
Philonilla, which is the name of a saint from the first century AD. The name Philonella is also used in reference to the saint (usually in sources that ultimately take their information from Latin texts rather than Greek texts), which has led people in at least the English-speaking world to use the two names interchangeably.
Philonice f Ancient Greek (Latinized), FolkloreLatinized form of the Greek name Φιλονίκη
(Philonike), derived from φίλος
(philos) meaning "friend, lover" and νίκη
(nike) meaning "victory" (related to the Greek noun φιλονικία
(philonikia) meaning "love of victory, rivalry" and the Greek verb φιλονικέω
(philonikeo) meaning "to be fond of victory, to engage in rivalry")... [
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Philonilla f Late Greek, Late RomanThis name is best known for being the name of saint Philonilla (also found written as
Philonella), who lived in the first century AD. She was born into a Jewish family in Tarsus (located in what is now Turkey), which at the time was part of the Roman Empire, but had belonged to the Greeks not that long ago and as such was still heavily influenced by the Greek language and culture... [
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Philonoe f Greek MythologyThe name of a number of characters in Greek mythology. Philonoe is derived from
νοέω (noeō) meaning "to intend, to perceive, to see, to understand" and
φίλος (philos) meaning "beloved".
Philopappos m Ancient GreekMeans "an old man's friend", derived from Greek φιλος
(philos) "friend, lover" combined with Greek πάππος
(pappos) "old man, grandfather".
Philopator m Ancient GreekPhilopator, meaning "father-loving", was a common royal epithet among Hellenistic monarchs.
Philopoimen m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun φίλος
(philos) meaning "friend, lover" combined with the Greek noun ποιμήν
(poimen) meaning "herdsman, shepherd" (see
Poimen).
Philoponos m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek φιλος
(philos) "friend, lover" combined with Greek πόνος
(ponos) "pain." The latter element could also refer to the Greek god of toil (see
Ponos).
Philosophos m Late GreekDerived from Greek φιλόσοφος
(philosophos) meaning "lover of wisdom", which consists of Greek φίλος
(philos) meaning "friend, lover" combined with Greek σοφία
(sophia) meaning "wisdom, cleverness"... [
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Philostorgios m Ancient GreekMeans "friend of familial love", derived from Greek φιλος
(philos) "friend, lover" combined with Greek στόργος
(storgos) "familial love, natural affection."
Philostratos m Ancient GreekMeans "friend of the army", derived from Greek φιλος
(philos) "friend, lover" combined with Greek στρατος
(stratos) "army."
Philotera f Ancient GreekDerived from Greek φιλωτέρα
(philôtera) meaning "beloved". This was borne by the younger sister of Arsinoe II and Ptolemy II.
Philotes f Greek MythologyMeans "friendship" or "affection" in Greek. Philotes was the Greek goddess of friendship and affection. Her Roman equivalent is Amicitia.
Philothei f Greek (Archaic)Medieval Greek form of
Philothea. This name was notably borne by the Greek saint Philothei of Athens (1522-1589), whose birth name was Revoula Benizelou.
Philotimos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective φιλότιμος
(philotimos) meaning "loving honour", which consists of the Greek noun φίλος
(philos) meaning "friend, lover" combined with the Greek verb τιμάω
(timao) meaning "to honour, to esteem, to revere".
Philotis f Roman MythologyIn Roman legend, Philotis, also known as Tutula, was a slave whose plan resulted in an important victory of the Romans over the Latins in the late 4th century BC.
Philou m & f French, Dutch (Modern)French diminutive of
Philippe. In France, the name is strictly masculine and primarily used informally, i.e. it is not typically used on birth certificates.... [
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Philoxenos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective φιλόξενος
(philoxenos) meaning "loving strangers, hospitable". It consists of the Greek noun φίλος
(philos) meaning "friend, lover" combined with Greek ξένος
(xenos) meaning "foreign, strange" as well as "foreigner, guest".
Phimchanok f ThaiFrom Thai พิมพ์
(pim) meaning "to type, to print" and ชนก
(chá-nók) meaning "father, patriarch".
Phimnara f ThaiFrom Thai พิมพ์
(phim) meaning "type, print" and นารา
(nara) which can mean "radius, length", "water" or "human, person".
Phimon f & m ThaiMeans "stainless, flawless, pure" in Thai, ultimately from Sanskrit विमल
(vimala).
Phimphon f ThaiFrom Thai พิมพ์
(phim) meaning "type, print" and พร
(phon) meaning "blessing".
Phimrat f ThaiFrom Thai พิมพ์
(phim) meaning "type, print" and รัตน์
(rat) meaning "gem, jewel".
Phimsiri f ThaiFrom Thai พิมพ์
(phim) meaning "print, type" and ศิริ
(siri) meaning "glory, splendour".
Phinit m & f ThaiMeans "observe, examine, investigate" in Thai.
Phira m ThaiFrom Thai พีร
(phira) meaning "brave, courageous, warrior", ultimately from Sanskrit वीर
(vira).
Phirachai m ThaiFrom Thai พีร
(phira) meaning "brave, courageous, warrior" and ชัย
(chai) meaning "victory".
Phirachat m ThaiFrom Thai พีร
(phira) meaning "brave, courageous, warrior" and ฉัตร
(chat) referring to a type of tiered umbrella traditionally associated with royalty.
Phirada f ThaiFrom Thai พีร (phira) meaning "brave, courageous, warrior" combined with ดา (da) meaning "delight, joy".
Phiraphat m ThaiFrom Thai พีร
(phira) meaning "brave, courageous, warrior" and ภัทร
(phat) meaning "good, excellent, prosperous".
Phiraphon m ThaiFrom Thai พีร
(phira) meaning "brave, courageous, warrior" and พล
(phon) meaning "force, strength, power".
Phiraphong m ThaiFrom Thai พีร
(phira) meaning "brave, courageous, warrior" and พงศ์ or รพงษ์
(phong) meaning "lineage, family, ancestry".
Phirasak m ThaiFrom Thai พีร
(phira) meaning "brave, courageous, warrior" and ศักดิ์
(sak) meaning "power".
Phirawat m ThaiFrom Thai พีร
(phira) meaning "brave, courageous, warrior" and วัฒน์
(wat) meaning "prosperity, culture, development".
Phirawut m ThaiFrom Thai พีร
(phira) meaning "brave, courageous, warrior" and วุฒิ
(wut) meaning "prosperity, wisdom, knowledge".
Phirom m & f ThaiMeans "delighted, pleasing, satisfying" in Thai.
Phisan m ThaiMeans "broad, wide, extensive" in Thai.
Phisitchai m ThaiFrom Thai พิสิฐ
(phisit) meaning "excellent, superior" and ชัย
(chai) meaning "victory".
Phisitsak m ThaiFrom Thai พิสิฐ
(phisit) meaning "excellent, superior" and ศักดิ์
(sak) meaning "power, honour".
Phitchaya f & m ThaiFrom Thai พิชญ์
(phit) meaning "scholar, wise person". This is a transcription of both the feminine form พิชญา and the masculine form พิชญะ.
Phithakphong m ThaiFrom Thai พิทักษ์
(phithak) meaning "guard, protect" and พงศ์/พงษ์
(phong) meaning "lineage, family".
Phitthaya m & f ThaiMeans "knowledge, philosophy, science" in Thai, ultimately from Sanskrit विद्या
(vidyā).
Phlegon m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology, Biblical, Biblical Greek, Biblical LatinEssentially means "burning, aflame, inflamed, fiery", since it is derived from the Greek verb φλέγω
(phlego) meaning "to burn (up), to inflame". A known bearer of this name was Phlegon of Tralles (2nd century AD), a Greek writer and freedman of the Roman emperor
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Phloenphit f ThaiFrom Thai เพลิน
(phloen) meaning "jubilantly, joyously" and พิศ
(phit) meaning "stare, gaze".
Phlox f English (Rare)Taken from the name of the flower, whose name is derived from Greek
phlox "flame". As a given name, it has been in occasional use in the English-speaking world from the late 19th century onwards.
Phobetor m Greek MythologyFrom the Greek name Φοβητωρ
(Phobētōr) meaning "frightening"; ultimately from Ancient Greek φόβος
(phóbos) "fear, terror, fright". In Greek mythology, Phobetor (or
Ikelos) was the god of and personification nightmares and a son of
Nyx.
Phocion m HistoryMost likely derived from Greek φώκη
(phoke), meaning "seal", referring to the animal. This name was borne by an Athenian politician who was also known as a subject of one of Plutarch's
Parallel Lives.
Phocus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of the Greek name Φῶκος
(Phokos), which is a variant form of
Phokas (see
Phocas). This name was borne by at least four characters in Greek mythology.
Phoibidas m Ancient GreekMeans "son of Phoibos" in Greek, derived from the name
Phoibos combined with ίδας
(idas), which is the Aeolic and Doric Greek form of the patronymic suffix ἴδης
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Phokylos m Ancient GreekMeaning uncertain. The available possibilities for both the first and second element of this name indicate that the meaning of this name might be either "howling seal" or "forest of Phocis". And that is with the assumption that Phokylos is an authentic Greek given name, rather than a hellenization of a foreign name.... [
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Pholien m French (Belgian)Variant of
Feuillen via
Pholian, itself an older Gallicization of
Foillan. This name is borne by Pholien Systermans, a Belgian swimmer who gained the Belgian 100m freestyle record in 2009.
Phonchai m ThaiFrom Thai พร
(phon) meaning "blessing" or พล
(phon) meaning "force, strength, power" and ชัย
(chai) meaning "victory".
Phondet m ThaiFrom Thai พล
(phon) meaning "force, strength, power" and เดช
(det) meaning "power, might, authority".
Phonemany f & m LaoFrom Lao ພອນ
(phone) meaning "blessing" and ມະນີ
(many) meaning "gem, jewel".
Phonepaseuth m & f LaoFrom Lao ພອນ
(phone) meaning "blessing" and ປະເສີດ
(paseuth) meaning "excellent, precious, superb".
Phonesavanh f & m LaoFrom Lao ພອນ
(phone) meaning "blessing" and ສະຫວັນ
(savanh) meaning "heaven, paradise".
Phonexay m & f LaoFrom Lao ພອນ
(phone) meaning "blessing" and ໄຊ
(xay) meaning "victory".
Phongthep m ThaiFrom Thai พงศ์/พงษ์
(phong) meaning "lineage, family" and เทพ
(thep) meaning "god, deity".
Phonlawat m ThaiFrom Thai พล
(phonla) meaning "force, strength, power" and วัฒน์
(wat) meaning "prosperity, culture, development".
Phonphiphat m ThaiFrom Thai พร
(phon) meaning "blessing" and พิพัฒน์
(phiphat) meaning "prosperity, development".
Phonsak m ThaiFrom Thai พร
(phon) meaning "blessing" and ศักดิ์
(sak) meaning "power".
Phonsuda f ThaiFrom Thai พร
(phon) meaning "blessing" and สุดา
(suda) meaning "woman, lady, daughter".
Phonthep m ThaiFrom Thai พร
(phon) meaning "blessing" and เทพ
(thep) meaning "god, deity, angel".
Phorkys m Greek MythologyMeaning uncertain. In Greek mythology, Phorkys was an old man ruling over the sea; later he was described as a god of the hidden dangers of the deep, a brother of
Nereus, and was depicted as a kind of merman.
Phormion m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun φορμίον
(phormion) meaning "small mat, small basket" as well as "straw covering". The word is ultimately derived from the Greek noun φορμός
(phormos) meaning "basket, wicker basket, mat", which itself is closely related to the Greek verb φορεω
(phoreo) meaning "to carry, to bear"... [
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Phoroneus m Greek MythologyPossibly means "to bring help", derived from Greek φορεω
(phoreo) "to bring, to carry, to bear" combined with Greek ὀνή
(onē) meaning "help". Another possibility is that the name is derived from Greek φόρον
(phoron) meaning "forum, market", or even from Greek φόρος
(phoros) meaning "tribute, tax"... [
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Phosphoros m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek φῶς
(phos) "light" combined with Greek φορεω
(phoreo) "to carry, to bear." For the latter element, also compare Greek φερω
(phero), which has the same meaning... [
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Phosthonia f Greek MythologyMeans "light" (phôster) in Greek. This was the name of one of the Alcyonides, Alkyoneus, the King of the Giants. When Herakles slew their father, they cast themselves into the sea and were transformed by Amphitrite into kingfishers.
Phot m ThaiMeans "word, speech" in Thai.
Photinus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of Φωτεινός
(Photeinos) and
Photinos. This name was borne by a Christian heresiarch and bishop of Sirmium from the 4th century AD and by Photinus of Thessalonica, a 5th-century deacon of the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Photis f Late GreekDerived from the Greek verb φωτίζω
(photizo) meaning "to shine, to give light", which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun φῶς
(phos) meaning "light".... [
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Photon m GreekComes from the elementary particle that transmits light. From the Ancient Greek phos.
Phou m & f LaoMeans "mountain" in Lao.
Phoukham m & f LaoFrom Lao ພູ
(phou) meaning "mountain" and ຄຳ
(kham) meaning "gold".
Phoukhong m & f LaoFrom Lao ພູ
(phou) meaning "mountain" and ຂົງ
(khong) meaning "territory, region".
Phousavanh m & f LaoFrom Lao ພູ
(phou) meaning "mountain" and ສະຫວັນ
(savanh) meaning "heaven, paradise".
Phoutthasack m LaoFrom Lao ພຸດທະ
(phouttha) meaning "Buddha" and ສັກ
(sack) meaning "rank, power, authority".
Phoutthavong m LaoFrom Lao ພຸດທະ
(phouttha) meaning "Buddha" and ວົງ
(vong) meaning "lineage, family".
Phoutthaxay m LaoFrom Lao ພຸດທະ
(phouttha) meaning "Buddha" and ໄຊ
(xay) meaning "victory".
Phouvanh m & f LaoFrom Lao ພູ
(phou) meaning "mountain" and ວັນ
(vanh) meaning "sun, day".
Phouvong m & f LaoFrom Lao ພູ
(phou) meaning "mountain" and ວົງ
(vong) meaning "lineage, family, ring, circle".
Phraeo f ThaiMeans "gleaming, glistening, shining" in Thai.
Phraeophan f ThaiFrom Thai แพรว
(phraeo) meaning "gleaming, glistening, shining" and พรรณ
(phan) meaning "complexion".
Phraiwan m & f ThaiFrom Thai ไพรวัน
(phraiwan) meaning "forest, woods" or from ไพร
(phrai) meaning "forest, jungle" and วัลย์
(wan) meaning "climbing plant, creeper, vine".