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Philomene

fil-uh-MEEN

Letters

9

Syllables

3

Origin

Greek

Total Births

544

Peak Year

#22 in 1915

First Recorded

1882

Style

Sophisticated & Formal, Vintage

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

From the Greek 'philos' (loving) and 'menos' (mind, spirit), meaning 'lover of wisdom' or 'loving intellect'. It's a classical and elegant name.

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Famous Namesakes

  • Philomena

    A character in the film 'Philomena' based on a true story.

Nicknames

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

Intellectualwisecuriousphilosophical

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