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Filemon

fih-LEE-mon

Filemon is a boy’s name of Greek origin, meaning “Filemon comes from the Greek name Philemon, meaning 'affectionate' or 'loving'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1928.

Letters7
Syllables3
OriginGreek

What Filemon Means

Filemon comes from the Greek name Philemon, meaning 'affectionate' or 'loving'.

The Story of Filemon

In the early days of Christianity, a loving heart carried this name, and its gentle spirit has waited centuries to meet your child.

Filemon traces its origins to the ancient Greek name Philemon, meaning 'affectionate' or 'loving.' This name gained prominence through the New Testament, where Philemon was a wealthy Greek Christian whose house served as a meeting place for the early church. The name's association with kindness and hospitality allowed it to travel through early Christian communities across the Roman Empire and later into various European languages, often associated with gentle virtues.

When you first speak 'Filemon' aloud, the syllables unfold with a warmth that feels like an embrace. It carries the soft resonance of a loving heart, a quality you already see glimmering in your child. This is a name that promises tenderness, a constant wellspring of affection you will draw from as you watch your son grow, hearing it in quiet moments and joyful celebrations.

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Numerology

3

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Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

  • Philemon

    A figure in the New Testament

Personality Traits

LovingKindGenerousWise

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#13 in 1928

Total Births

514

First Recorded

1917

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