Felipe

Fe-li-pe · proper_noun

imported

Definitions

proper_noun

  1. 1.

    A masculine given name of Spanish and Portuguese origin, equivalent to Philip in English.

  2. 2.

    A name borne by several Spanish and Portuguese monarchs throughout history.

Related words

See also: Fernando, Filipe, Philip

Etymology

From Spanish and Portuguese, derived from Latin Philippus, which came from Greek Φίλιππος (Philippos), meaning "lover of horses," composed of φίλος (philos, "loving") and ἵππος (hippos, "horse"). The name was popular among Macedonian royalty and spread throughout Europe via Christian tradition, particularly through the apostle Philip.