Filomena
Meaning of Filomena
Filomena is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. It has Italian and Portuguese origins and is pronounced as fee-loh-MEH-nah (/fiˈlomeːna/) in both languages. The name has a long history, with variations such as Philomena also being used. In terms of popularity, Filomena has been consistently used in the United States over the years, though its ranking has fluctuated. In recent years, it has been moderately popular, with around 20 to 30 occurrences per year. This name carries a sense of elegance and sophistication, making it a wonderful choice for parents seeking a distinctive and timeless name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as fee-loh-MEH-nah (/fiˈlomeːna/)
Portuguese
- Pronunced as fee-loh-MEH-nah (/fiˈlomənə/)
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Notable People Named Filomena
| Filomena Campus is a jazz singer, composer, lyricist, academic, and theatre director known for fusing jazz, theatre, and literature in her performances, and she was recently honored as a "Cavaliera" of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic. |
| Filomena Tassi is a Canadian politician and member of the Liberal Party who has held various ministerial positions, currently serving as the Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario. |
| Filomena Cautela is a Portuguese television presenter and actress who began her career in theatre in 2000, made her cinema debut in 2004, and became a presenter for MTV Portugal in 2005. |
| Filomena Valenzuela Goyenechea, also known as La Madrecita, was a Chilean soldier who played a significant role in combat during the War of the Pacific. |
