Boy name
Filippos name meaning
“lover of horses”
Filippos means “lover of horses.” It comes from Greek Philippos, combining philo-, meaning loving, with hippos, meaning horse. In Türkiye, it is used for boys. A historical association is Philip of Macedon, while the horse itself provides a direct image rooted in the name’s original word structure.
What does Filippos mean?
Lover of horses
In Turkish: atları seven
Filippos is the Greek counterpart of Philip, Philippe and Filip. Its reference to loving horses recalls the importance of horses in ancient Mediterranean societies. Philip II of Macedon is a prominent historical example. Turkish historical writing may render the same name as Filip or Filippos.
Origin of the name Filippos
Filippos represents Greek Philippos, formed from philo-, ‘loving’, and hippos, ‘horse’.
How to pronounce Filippos
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /filippos/ |
Is Filippos a boy’s name?
Yes, Filippos is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Filippos does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Names with related meanings
- Emre♂Friend
- Halil♂Close friend
- Enes♂Companionship, friendliness, familiarity
- Can♂Life, soul
- Ferhat♂Hero of the Ferhat and Şirin story
- Caner♂A dearly loved man or brave one
- Davut♂Beloved, dearly loved
- Emrah♂Hero of the Emrah and Selvihan story
- Aziz♂Precious, beloved
- Umutcan♂A soul bringing hope
- Özcan♂Dear soul
- Emircan♂A ruler or prince
FAQ about the name Filippos
What is the meaning of Filippos?
Filippos means “lover of horses”. Filippos represents Greek Philippos, formed from philo-, ‘loving’, and hippos, ‘horse’.
Is Filippos a boy’s name?
Yes, Filippos is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Filippos in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Filippos nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Filippos?
Filippos is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Filippos have?
Filippos has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Filippos?
Filippos does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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