Philemon
fil-EE-mon
Popularity
#10616
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Origin
Greek
Total Births
915
Peak Year
#24 in 2017
First Recorded
1916
Style
Classic & Timeless, Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
From Greek, Philemon means 'loving' or 'affectionate.' It is a classical name with strong associations of kindness and friendship.
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Philemon
Biblical figure, recipient of a letter from Paul.
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