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GirlPronounced English /ˌfɪl.ə.ˈmiː.nə/Dutch language family

Philomena

A name meaning "to be loved".

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Philomena is a girl name meaning "to be loved".

Pronunciation: English /ˌfɪl.ə.ˈmiː.nə/.

GenderGirl
Meaningto be loved
PronunciationEnglish /ˌfɪl.ə.ˈmiː.nə/
Language familyDutch

Meaning and history

From Greek Φιλουμένη (Philoumene) meaning "to be loved", an inflection of φιλέω ( phileo ) meaning "to love". This was the name of an obscure early saint and martyr. The name came to public attention in 1802 after a tomb seemingly marked with the name Filumena was found in Rome, supposedly belonging to another martyr named Philomena. This may have in fact been a representation of the Greek word φιλουμένη, not a name.

Notes and context

Usage: english, german, ancient greek | Ancient Greek: Φιλουμένη