A male given name, historically borne by kings and saints including Philip the Apostle.
From Greek 'Philippos' meaning 'lover of horses,' from 'philos' (lover) and 'hippos' (horse). The name became common through early Christian saints and later European royalty.
The original meaning 'lover of horses' tells you a lot about ancient Greek values—horses were status symbols and military power, so being a 'lover of horses' was basically being called noble. Every time someone names their kid Philip, they're literally wishing them to be a horse lover!
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