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Philip

Pronunciation: /ˈfɪlɪp/

The English word “Philip” has 1 meaning listed here.

proper noun

  1. One of the twelve disciples of Jesus in the Bible; one of the seven deacons.

Etymology

From Middle English Philip, ultimately from Ancient Greek Φίλιππος (Phílippos), name of ancient kings of Macedonia, from φίλιππος (phílippos, “fond of horses”), from φιλέω (philéō, “to love”) + ἵππος (híppos, “horse”).

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