Filipe

Filipe is an interesting Portuguese name, given generally to boys, originating from the Greek words 'philéō' meaning 'love, like, kindly, welcome' and 'híppos' meaning 'horse or calvary.' The meaning of Filipe is 'lover of horses or horses' friend.' Filipe is also derived from the Greek name Philippos meaning 'horse-loving.' During the time of the ancient Greeks, owning a horse was considered prestigious, and only those wealthy enough to buy one were called the name Filipe or Philippos. One of the most influential people named Filipe in Greece was King Philippos, the father of the great conqueror, Alexander the Great. King Philippos was a member of the Argead dynasty and ruled the ancient kingdom of Macedonia for 23 years until his death. The origin of Filipe has been traced to various other ones like Spanish, French, and German. The name Filipe has several variations like Felipe, Philip, Filippa, Filippo, and Fillip, and they all mean 'lover of horses.' Today, a prominent person named Filipe is the King of Spain, Felipe VI. As the name is mainly associated with monarchs, many people firmly believe that if they name their kids Filipe, they will grow up to become great leaders, flourish, have an endearing personality, and care for their loved ones. Others believe that people named Filipe are egocentric and will only look out for themselves in dire situations.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

lover of horses

Origin

Portuguese

Numerology

F is for fickle, you can change your mind!

I is for interest, you show in others.

L is for life, that you live so well.

I is for inspire, others seek your guidance.

P is for peaceful, your quiet times.

E is for extra, those little things you do!

Lucky

Filipe lucky number is 3.

The number 3 has always held powerful symbolism. Think about good things coming in 3s, the birth-life-death cycle, the mind-body-soul connection, the 3 acts of a typical story. Wherever the number 3 shows up in your life, it's generally an omen of creativity, communication, optimism, and curiosity!

Famous People Named Filipe

• Filipe Luís Brazilian footballer
• Filipe Jacinto Nyusi 4th President of Mozambique
• Filipe Miguel Delgadinho Albuquerque Portuguese racing driver