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Filippa

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Filippa
PronunciationItalian: [fiˈlippa]
GenderFemale
Origin
Word/nameGreek
Meaning"lover of horses"
Region of originScandinavia, Italy, Russia
Other names
Related namesPhilippa, Filipa, Pippa

Filippa is a given name meaning "lover of horses" or "horses' friend". Common alternative spellings include Philippa, Phillippa or Filipa. It is the feminine form of the masculine name Philip in Scandinavia, Italy, Greece, Cyprus (Φιλίππα) and Russia (Филиппа) [1]

Notable people with the name Filippa include:

References

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  1. ^ "Behind the Name: Filippa". www.behindthename.com. Retrieved 13 February 2013.