Philipp

See also: Philipp.

German

Alternative forms

• Philip, Phillip, Phillipp (rare), Filip, Fillip (very rare)

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Φίλιππος (Phílippos, “fond of horses”), from φιλέω (philéō, “I like”) + ἵππος (híppos, “horse”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈfɪlɪp/

• Audio (Germany (Berlin)):

  (file)

Proper noun

Philipp m (proper noun, strong, genitive Philipps or (with an article) Philipp, plural Philipps or Philippe)

1. a male given name, equivalent to English Philip

Related terms

• Philippus (historical, biblical)