Filipa

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Filipa
PronunciationFIL-i-pa
GenderFemale
Origin
Word/nameGreek
Meaning"Friend of horses"
Region of origin Portugal, Brazil, Croatia, Poland Serbia
Other names
Related names Philippa, Filippa

Filipa is a given name meaning "friend of horses". Common alternative spellings include Philippa , Phillippa, Filippa , or Filipa. It is the feminine form of the masculine name Philip in Serbian, Portuguese, Croatian, Czech and Polish. It is a noble name in Portugal and a rare name in Brazil. [1]

Notable people with the name Filipa include:

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References

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