Filipa
Meaning of Filipa
Filipa is a charming and elegant name for baby girls. With its Portuguese origin, Filipa exudes a sense of grace and sophistication. Pronounced as fee-LEE-pah in Portuguese (/fiˈli.pa/), this name has a lovely melodic quality to it. The variation Filippa is also used in certain regions, but the pronunciation remains the same. While not particularly common in the United States, Filipa has steadily gained popularity in recent years with five occurrences in 2021 and 2014, ranking at 15,217 and 16,503 respectively. With its European flair and timeless appeal, Filipa is an excellent choice for parents seeking a distinctive yet beautiful name for their little one.
Pronunciation
Portuguese
- Pronunced as fee-LEE-pah (/fiˈli.pa/)
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Notable People Named Filipa
| Filipa Daniela Azevedo de Magalhães is a Portuguese singer currently residing in the United Kingdom and attending music school in London. |
| Filipa Moniz Perestrelo, a Portuguese noblewoman from Porto Santo Island, married Christopher Columbus in 1479 at Vila Baleira on the island. |
| Filipa Cavalleri is a pioneering Portuguese judoka who competed in the 1992, 1996, and 2000 Summer Olympics. |
| Filipa César is an artist and filmmaker based in Berlin, known for her work in the visual arts and film, and currently serving as a professor at Merz Akademie Stuttgart. |
| Filipa Sousa is a Portuguese singer known for representing Portugal at the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 with the song "Vida minha". |
| Filipa Areosa is a well-known Portuguese actress, recognized for her roles in popular TV series and films. |
