The baby name Philomina is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced fil-oh-MEE-nə (IPA: /ˌfɪl.oʊˈmiː.nə/).
Philomina is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Philomina is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced fil-oh-MEE-nə (IPA: /ˌfɪl.oʊˈmiː.nə/).
Philomina is Greek in Origin.
Philomina is a modern variant of Philomena, derived from Greek roots phil- "love" and menos "strength, spirit," usually interpreted as "lover of strength," with an alternate reading as "beloved." The spelling with -i- appears in South Asian Christian communities (notably Kerala and Goa) and in diaspora families, while the classic Philomena and Romance-language Filomena remain widespread in Europe and Latin America.
The name’s profile rose in the 19th century with the cult of Saint Philomena, a youthful Roman martyr whose relics were discovered in 1802; devotion by figures such as John Vianney helped carry the name into Irish, Italian, and Iberian naming traditions. Variants include Philomena, Filomena, Philomène (French), and Filoména (Central Europe). Nicknames range from Mina and Mena to Lena. Today Philomina feels vintage yet global, balancing pious heritage with a meaning evoking courage, affection, and resilient spirit.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FJ | Girls | 0 | #9 | 1 | 583 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #129 | 303 | 6,973 |
| GH | 0 | #197 | 47 | 5,396 | |
| AO | Girls | 0 | #217 | 1 | 4,575 |
| NG | 0 | #251 | 14 | 5,926 | |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #324 | 743 | 15,093 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #334 | 12 | 8,138 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #338 | 2 | 7,570 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #340 | 4 | 15,378 |
| MY | 0 | #352 | 3 | 12,352 | |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #364 | 1 | 5,096 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #380 | 17 | 15,987 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #405 | 2 | 8,413 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #491 | 25 | 19,177 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #513 | 28 | 11,671 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #540 | 14 | 20,968 |
| BH | 0 | #544 | 10 | 17,937 | |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #546 | 2 | 10,981 |
| LY | 0 | #557 | 3 | 12,703 | |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #630 | 3 | 18,916 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #650 | 5 | 13,121 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #905 | 31 | 25,931 |
| United States | Girls | 2019 | #908 | 5 | 8,965 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #939 | 13 | 16,906 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #942 | 18 | 14,742 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #965 | 30 | 24,821 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,128 | 14 | 25,928 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,404 | 43 | 9,415 |
Philomina is popular in 26 countries — most recent births per country:
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