What is the origin of the name Philomena?

Philomena is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Philomena?

Philomena is currently ranked #1833 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Philomena?

Philomena is pronounced fil-oh-MEE-nah.

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Philomena

fil-oh-MEE-nah

Popularity

#1833

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

9,847

Peak Year

#308 in 1922

First Recorded

1880

Style

Vintage, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Derived from Greek words meaning 'lover of strength' or 'loved one of music'.

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Philly Mena Minnie

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Numerology

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

Saint Philomena
A young virgin martyr of the Roman Catholic Church

Nicknames

Philly Mena Minnie

Similar Names

Theodora Eulalia Seraphina Evangeline

Personality Traits

KindGentleLovingMusical

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