Phylipa as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Phylipa

What is the meaning of the name Phylipa ?

The baby name Phylipa is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /fɪˈlɪpə/ (fi-LIP-uh).

Phylipa is Greek in Origin.

Phylipa is a rare English variant of Philippa, the feminine form of Philip, from Greek Philippos (philos “friend/lover” + hippos “horse”), meaning “lover of horses.” It reached English through Latin Philippa and Old French Philippe/Philippa; the y reflects occasional Middle English i/y interchange and later creative respelling.

The name gained medieval prominence through royal bearers such as Queen Philippa of Hainault in fourteenth-century England and Philippa of Lancaster, Queen of Portugal, which encouraged Iberian forms Filipa and Felipa. Modern variants include Philippa, Philipa, Filipa, Filippa, Felipa, and French Philippine; diminutives include Pippa, Pip, and Philly, with Pippa especially familiar in the UK. Phylipa keeps the same equine-evoking meaning and a genteel medieval flavor while offering an uncommon twist for contemporary use.

⚙ Phylipa is exceptionally rare. There are only 1 recorded use on record, spread over 1 country.