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Philomena

If you’re looking for an ancient name that sounds like it’s from a fairytale, then you may have struck gold. Philomena is a feminine title of Greek origin and means “lover of strength, loved one,” and “courageous lover.” This lyrical name was borne by a saint in Rome who is no longer worshipped. Also spelled as Filomena, Philomena carries an enchanting air and has the same vibe as names like Faustina, Wilhelmina, and Philippa. This vintage-chic title has already stood the test of time, proving to be a classic choice for baby.
Greek Female
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Meaning

Lover of strength, courageous lover, loved one

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Pronunciation

FIL-oh-MEE-nah

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Traits

  • Courageous
  • Loving
  • Strong
  • Resilient

Compatibility

Philomena pairs well with classic and elegant names for siblings, adding a touch of uniqueness. As a middle name, it complements shorter first names beautifully. This name also fits well in a variety of cultural and stylistic pairings.

Courageous Loving Strong Resilient

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Philomena Lee

Philomena Lee

Activist

Born: March 24, 1933 · Newcastle West, Ireland

Portrait of Philomena Garvey

Philomena Garvey

Golfer

Born: January 28, 1944 · County Meath, Ireland

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Philomena Franz

Composer

Born: September 11, 1902 · Vienna, Austria

Portrait of Philomena Guillebaud

Philomena Guillebaud

Author

Born: February 23, 1942 · London, England

Portrait of Philomena Lynott

Philomena Lynott

Author

Born: October 22, 1930 · Crumlin, Dublin, Ireland

Portrait of Philomena Cunk

Philomena Cunk

Comedian

Born: January 1, 1970 · Unknown

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Philomena Original form
  • Filomena Italian
  • Philomène French
  • Φιλομένη Greek
  • Arabic
  • Chinese (Simplified)
  • Japanese
  • Georgian
  • Russian

Cultural Adaptations

  • فيلومينا (Philomena) Arabic
  • 菲洛梅娜 (Philomena) Chinese (Simplified)
  • フィロメナ (Philomena) Japanese
  • ფილომენა (Philomena) Georgian
  • Филомена (Philomena) Russian

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Frequently Asked Questions about Philomena

What does Philomena mean?
Lover of strength, courageous lover, loved one
What is the origin of Philomena?
Philomena has Greek origins.
Is Philomena popular?
Philomena has been viewed 106 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Philomena?
Similar names include Lexi, Mathew, Hannah, Xavier, Yvete.
How do you pronounce Philomena?
Philomena is pronounced FIL-oh-MEE-nah.

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