Filippo
Meaning of Filippo
Originating from Italy, the name Filippo is a male name with a rich history and timeless appeal. It is pronounced as "fee-LEEP-poh" in Italian. The name Filippo is a variation of the name Philip, which has its roots in ancient Greek and means "lover of horses." Throughout history, many notable figures have borne the name Filippo, including Italian painter Filippo Lippi and architect Filippo Brunelleschi. In recent years, the popularity of the name Filippo has remained relatively stable in the United States, making it a unique choice for parents seeking a culturally rich and distinctive name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as fee-LEEP-poh (/fiːˈlippo/)
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Notable People Named Filippo
| Filippo Brunelleschi was an Italian architect and designer, known for his pioneering work in Renaissance architecture, including the design of the dome of the Florence Cathedral and the development of linear perspective in art. |
| Filippo Menczer is an American and Italian academic, a University Distinguished Professor, and the Luddy Professor of Informatics and Computer Science at Indiana University, known for his work in studying the role of media and technology in society and developing tools to counter disinformation on social media. |
| Filippo Mazzei, an Italian physician and winemaker, was also a close friend of Thomas Jefferson and acted as an arms dealer for Virginia during the American Revolutionary War. |
| Filippo Lippi, also known as Lippo Lippi, was an Italian painter of the Quattrocento and a Carmelite priest, who was an influential early Renaissance master and teacher to renowned painters such as Sandro Botticelli and Francesco di Pesello. |
| Filippo Juvarra was an Italian architect known for his late-Baroque style and work in Italy, Spain, and Portugal. |
| Filippo Pozzato - Filippo "Pippo" Pozzato is a retired Italian road racing cyclist who had a successful professional career spanning from 2000 to 2018. |
| Filippo Ganna is an Italian cyclist known for his numerous world championships, Olympic gold medal, and record-breaking performances in both track and road cycling. |
| Filippo Turati was an Italian sociologist, criminologist, poet, and socialist politician. |
| Filippo Magnini is an Italian retired competitive swimmer who achieved two 100 meters freestyle World championships and three European championships. |
| Filippo De Filippi, born in 1869, was an Italian medical doctor, scientist, mountaineer, and explorer. |
| Filippo Maria Visconti, the duke of Milan from 1412 to 1447, was known for his cruelty and paranoia, but also for his shrewdness as a ruler. He engaged in wars with various Italian states and married twice, ultimately being succeeded by his son-in-law Francesco Sforza. |
| Filippo Parodi was a renowned Italian sculptor of the Baroque period, known as "Genoa's first and greatest native Baroque sculptor". |
| Filippo Porcari is an Italian ex-footballer known for his role as a midfielder. |
| Filippo Scaglia is an Italian professional footballer known for playing as a centre-back for Italian club Como. |
| Filippo Ferrari was an Italian Servite friar and scholar, known for his work as a geographer and hagiographer. |
