Gender: Female
Origin: Greek, Scottish
Meaning: Lover of strength or friend of might
Pronunciation: FEE-loh-MEH-nah, /ˌfiː.ləˈmeɪ.nə/, F IH L AH M IY N AH
Popularity Rank: #1,891
Derived from the Greek name Philomena, which means 'lover of strength' or 'friend of might'. It is also associated with the mythological figure Philomena, who was transformed into a nightingale.
The name Filomena is of Greek, Scottish origin and means Lover of strength or friend of might, Who Remains Affectionate, Faithful to Love and Friendship, Lover of Man, Beloved, Loved One, Friend of Strength, To Love Strength, Darling, Similar to Philomena, Love Strong. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Filomena is commonly found in Italy, Portugal, Bolivia, and 67 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: FEE-loh-MEH-nah
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˌfiː.ləˈmeɪ.nə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: F IH L AH M IY N AH
F: Pronounce as in "fish" (F IH SH)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Filomena is recorded 35,067 times globally, ranking it as the 1,891th most common name worldwide.
Filomena is most prevalent in Italy, with 25,258 occurrences, making it the 233th most popular name in the country.
In Italy, the name Filomena is found among 1 in every 47 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | #233 | 1 : 47 |
| Portugal | #133 | 1 : 57 |
| Bolivia | #547 | 1 : 419 |
| Chile | #913 | 1 : 837 |
| Peru | #1,258 | 1 : 1,406 |
| Mauritius | #153 | 1 : 197 |
| United States of America | #4,479 | 1 : 3,087 |
| Angola | #57 | 1 : 474 |
| Spain | #1,934 | 1 : 1,397 |
| France | #3,916 | 1 : 3,802 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Filomena from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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