The baby name Philamina is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced fil-ə-MEE-nə (IPA: /ˌfɪləˈmiːnə/).
Philamina is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Philamina is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced fil-ə-MEE-nə (IPA: /ˌfɪləˈmiːnə/).
Philamina is Greek in Origin.
Philamina is an Anglicized variant of Philomena, ultimately from Greek Philomenos (philos “loving” + menos “strength, spirit”), yielding the sense “lover of strength” or “fond of courage.” The Latinized Philomena circulated in late antiquity and the Middle Ages, later adapted to local spellings; Philamina reflects English phonology and the productive -mina ending.
The name’s revival in the 19th century followed the 1802 discovery of relics of Saint Philomena, boosting use in Catholic communities. Philamina appears in Irish, Scottish, and North American records from the late 1800s to early 1900s as a variant or phonetic spelling. Related forms include Philomena, Philomina, Filomena/Filomina (Romance languages), Philomène (French), and Filoména (Czech/Slovak). Common diminutives are Mina, Mena, Fina, and Phila; contemporary usage is rare but vintage-leaning, appealing to those who like antique elegance with friendly nicknames.
Philamina is a genuine rarity. We count just 1 recorded use of it worldwide, from 1 country.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
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