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Filipa

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Filipa
PronunciationFIL-i-pa
GenderFemale
Origin
Word/nameGreek
Meaning"Friend of horses"
Region of originPortugal, Brazil, Croatia, Poland Serbia
Other names
Related namesPhilippa, Filippa

Filipa is a given name meaning "friend of horses". Common alternative spellings include Philippa, Phillippa, Filippa, or Filipa. It is the feminine form of the masculine name Philip in Serbian, Portuguese, Croatian, Czech and Polish. It is a noble name in Portugal and a rare name in Brazil.[1]

Notable people with the name Filipa include:

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References

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  1. ^ "Behind the Name: Filipa". www.behindthename.com. Retrieved 13 February 2013.