What is the origin of the name Filomena?

Filomena is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Filomena?

Filomena is currently ranked #4681 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Filomena?

Filomena is pronounced fee-loh-MEH-nah.

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Filomena

fee-loh-MEH-nah

Popularity

#4681

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

5,518

Peak Year

#207 in 1923

First Recorded

1885

Style

Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

An Italian and Spanish name, derived from the Greek elements 'philos' (loving) and 'menos' (strength, mind), thus meaning 'lover of strength' or 'lover of the mind'.

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Fil Mena Minnie

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Numerology

The Creative

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

Nicknames

Fil Mena Minnie

Spelling Variations

Philomena Filumena

Similar Names

Angelina Antonella Giovanna Valentina

Personality Traits

intelligentcompassionatecreativestrong-willed

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