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Philomena Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "philomena" is "lover of strength", and is used often for "girls".

Name
philomena
Meaning
lover of strength
Pronunciation
fih-luh-mee-nuh
Used for
girls
Syllables
4

Philomena Name Details

Philomena is a feminine given name of Greek origin. It is derived from the Greek words 'philein', meaning 'to love', and 'menos', meaning 'strength'. The name gained popularity in the Christian era due to Saint Philomena, a young Greek princess who was martyred for her faith. She became a popular saint and her name has been widely used since then.

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