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Origin
The story of Filippos
Filippos keeps 14 November — the Holy Apostle Philip.
Φίλιππος means “fond of horses,” from φιλέω (“to love”) and ἵππος (“horse”).
“Fond of horses.”
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Filippos at a glance
Name day
14 November
This year · 2026
Saturday, 14 November
Next year · 2027
Sunday, 14 November
Meaning
Φίλιππος — “fond of horses”
Patron of
the Holy Apostle Philip
Variations
Forms & nicknames of the name
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Namesakes
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