Philomena
Meaning of Philomena
Philomena is a female name with English and Italian pronunciations. In English, it is pronounced as fi-LAH-mee-nuh (/fɪˈlɑːmɪnə/), while in Italian, it is pronounced as fee-loh-MEH-nah (/fiˈloːmeːna/). The name Philomena has its origins in Greek mythology and means "lover of strength." It has strong associations with Saint Philomena, who was a young Christian martyr from the 4th century. Despite not being a common choice for baby names in recent years, Philomena has been steadily used in the United States since at least the early 1900s.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as fee-loh-MEH-nah (/fiˈloːmeːna/)
English
- Pronunced as fi-LAH-mee-nuh (/fɪˈlɑːmɪnə/)
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Notable People Named Philomena
| Philomena Marano is an American artist known for her expertise in papier collé. |
| Philomena Njeri Mwaura is a Kenyan theologian and Associate Professor known for her work in African theology and mission. |
| Annie Philomena Lee's life inspired the book and film "Philomena," which received four Academy Award nominations. |
| Doctor Philomena Obiageliuwa Uyanwah, a Nigerian doctor and Chief Medical Officer in Biafra during the civil war, was a fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and an adviser to the World Health Organization. |
