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Phil Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "phil" is "lover of horses", and is used often for "boys".

Name
phil
Meaning
lover of horses
Pronunciation
fil
Used for
boys
Syllables
1

Phil Name Details

The name Phil is derived from the Greek word 'philos' which means 'lover' or 'friend'. It was commonly used as a short form of names starting with 'Philip' or 'Philippe' in ancient Greece. The association with horses comes from the Greek word 'hippos', meaning 'horse'. Thus, Phil can be interpreted as 'lover of horses'.

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