Fila as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Fila

What is the meaning of the name Fila ?

The baby name Fila is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced FEE-lah (/ˈfiːlə/).

Fila is Greek in Origin.

Fila is a compact name with deep Greek roots. It corresponds to ancient Phila (Φίλα), borne by several Hellenistic noblewomen, and derives from the Greek phil- “love, affection,” giving the sense “beloved” or “friendly.” Modern spelling with F- reflects contemporary Greek phonetics. As a standalone, Fila is typically feminine, though it appears across cultures as a unisex nickname.

Beyond Greek tradition, Fila functions as a short form of Filippa/Filipa (the feminine of Philip/Filip, “lover of horses”) and of Filomena (often interpreted as “friend of strength,” from philos + menos) in Romance and Slavic languages. It surfaces in Central and Eastern Europe and the Balkans as a familiar or diminutive, while remaining rare in the English-speaking world. Variants and related forms include Phila, Filia, Filippa/Filipa, Philippa, Filip, and Filomena; diminutives may include Fi, Fifi, and Ila.