Philomena
/fihluhmeeːnuh/ English Female
Meaning & Origin
Philomena is a English name meaning "To love strength". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Angola, Austria, BE, Bahrain. The name is of Greek origin, derived from "philos" (love) and "menos" (strength, mind, purpose, or force).
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic fihluhmeeːnuh
IPA fɪləmiːnə
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as fihluhmeeːnuh. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Philomena
- · Saint Philomena - Virgin Martyr
- · Philomena Lee - Irish Activist
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