Philip from the Greek name Φιλιππος (Philippos) which means "friend of horses", composed of the elements φιλος (philos) "friend, lover" and ‘ιππος (hippos) "horse". This was the name of five kings of Macedon, including Philip II the father of Alexander the Great. The name appears in the New Testament belonging to two people who are regarded as saints.
Male name in multiple European languages.
Biblical namesake: Philip the Apostle was one of the twelve disciples of Jesus, known for his role in introducing others to Jesus and his presence at key moments in the Gospels. (John · John 1:43-48, John 6:5-7, John 12:21-22)
Saintly namesake: Philip Neri was a 16th-century Italian priest and founder of the Oratory, remembered for his joyful spirit and spiritual leadership during the Counter-Reformation. (May 26 · 16th century)
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