Filipa

Filipa is a beautiful Polish name, generally given to girls. The meaning of Filipa is 'lover of horses.' Filipa also means 'lover of dolphins and dolphin's friend.' Filipa is derived from the Ancient Greek name Phílippos meaning 'horse-loving and fond of horses.' In Ancient Greece, owning a horse was very expensive, and only those who could afford them were considered noble; thus, making the name Filipa a high-born name reserved for members of noble families. A prominent noble family member like this was the King of Macedon, Philip V, called Philippos. King Philippos was a member of the Argead dynasty and the father of Alexander the Great; he ruled the ancient kingdom of Macedonia for 23 years until his death. Filipa also originates from Czech, Russian, German, Spanish, and Portuguese origins. In Czech, Filipa is called 'květiny', meaning 'flowers'; its Portuguese name is Philippa, meaning 'horse lover'; Filipa is also variant as Filippa, Felipa, and Philipa. The name Filipa is mostly used in Croatia, Sweden, Bulgaria, and Serbia, where it maintains its original meaning of 'lover of horses.' One of the most important in history named Filipa was Filipa Moniz Perestrelo, the Portuguese wife of the legendary sea explorer Christopher Columbus. It is commonly believed that people named Filipa seek religion and wisdom, they are reflective, scientifical, and analytical, but they hate to do physical work. They are also lovers of nature, spirituality, and perfection and radiate a peaceful ambiance.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

lover of horses

Origin

Portuguese

Numerology

F is for fickle, you can change your mind!

I is for ignite, the fire in you!

L is for luster, your shine.

I is for intense, your zest of living.

P is for pastimes, for you have many.

A is for amenable, for your easy going nature.

Lucky

Filipa lucky number is 8.

8 is all about abundance. Within numerology, this number is linked to material wealth and financial success. Ambitious and goal-oriented, 8 can effortlessly assume leadership positions through its natural magnetism. 8 applies big-picture thinking to broaden its scope, racing up the top of any ladder to reach extraordinary heights.

Filipa in Pop Culture

• Nancy Callahan character in novel/film "Sin City"
• Nancy character on "Kimberly"
• Nancy Nichols character on TV's "Doc"
• Nancy Bobofit character in the 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' series
• Nancy Ingeldew character in Jenny Nimmo's "The Children of the Red King" series