Filippa
[fɪˈlɪp.ə]Meaning
Greek, Scandinavian and Italian feminine form of Philip
Background Story
Filippa is the Greek, Scandinavian and Italian feminine form of Philip, a name built from the roots philos and hippos. Its masculine forms include Filippos, Filip, Philip, Filippo and Pippo, and it is a cognate of the English Philippa. It is also recorded in use in English, French, German, Polish, Portuguese and Spanish.
Variations
Filipa, Philippa, Pippa
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