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Philippos

A form of Filippos

Filippos, in English

the Holy Apostle Philip — kept on 14 November.

It keeps the same day as the name it comes from — everything below is that name’s.

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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Key facts

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

One name takes many forms — the formal, the everyday, the affectionate, and the spellings that travelled abroad. Each has its own page here, and all share the same day.

Greek forms

English & romanised

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