Philipp
Meaning of Philipp
Originating from the Greek name Philippos, the name Philipp is a strong and timeless choice for a baby boy. With German roots, it carries the meaning of "lover of horses." In terms of pronunciation, the German variant is pronounced as FEE-lip (/ˈfiːlɪp/), while the English pronunciation is FIL-ip (/ˈfɪlɪp/). The name Philipp has been consistently popular in the United States over the years, with variations like Philip also being used. It has ranked within the top 10,000 names since at least 1918. This enduring popularity reflects its appeal and versatility as a name that can suit boys of all backgrounds and personalities.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as FEE-lip (/ˈfiːlɪp/)
English
- Pronunced as FIL-ip (/ˈfɪlɪp/)
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Notable People Named Philipp
| Philipp Lahm is a legendary German former professional footballer known for his exceptional skills as a full-back and for captaining both Bayern Munich and the German national team to numerous prestigious titles, including the 2013 UEFA Champions League and the 2014 FIFA World Cup. |
| Philipp Heinrich Scheidemann was a prominent German politician of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) who played a key role in the Weimar Republic and proclaimed a German Republic during the German Revolution of 1918–1919. |
| Philipp Franz von Siebold - Philipp Franz Balthasar von Siebold was a renowned German physician, botanist, and traveler known for his studies of Japanese flora and fauna and for introducing Western medicine in Japan. |
| Philipp Otto Runge was a German artist and color theorist, known for his symbolic and allegorical paintings, as well as his influential work on color theory. |
| Philipp I, Count of Hanau-Münzenberg - Count Philipp I of Hanau-Münzenberg, also known as Philipp the Younger, was the ruler of Hanau-Münzenberg from 1458 until his death. |
| Philipp Rösler is a German former politician who held various high-ranking positions in the German government, including federal minister of health and federal minister of economics and technology. |
| Philipp Gross was a prominent physical chemist known for his contributions to thermodynamic analysis and the invention of the sub-chloride process for extracting aluminum. |
| Philipp Schaerer is a Swiss artist known for his photography and computer art, with works featured in prestigious museum collections, and he also serves as a guest professor at École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). |
| Philipp Amthor is a German politician and member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) who has served in the Bundestag since the 2017 German federal election and previously worked as a lobbyist for an IT company. |
| Philipp Patrick Hannes Plein is a German fashion designer and entrepreneur known for founding the Philipp Plein International Group, which encompasses several popular fashion brands. |
| Philipp Petzschner, a retired German professional tennis player known for his powerful forehand and backhand slices, reached a career-high doubles ranking of world No. 9 in April 2011. |
| Philipp Reinhard, Count of Hanau-Münzenberg - Philipp Reinhard of Hanau-Münzenberg was a prominent figure in the County of Hanau-Münzenberg from 1680 to 1712. |
| Philipp Bozzini, born in Mainz, Germany in 1797, is credited with developing the Lichtleiter or "Light Conductor", an early endoscope that revolutionized medical inspection procedures. |
| Philipp II, Count of Hanau-Münzenberg, succeeded his father in 1512 and was the son of Count Reinhard IV and Katharina of Schwarzburg-Blankenburg. |
| Philipp Aeby is the CEO of RepRisk, a Zurich-based ESG data science company, and has been in this role since 2010. |
