Philomena
Girl name · Greek · pronounced fil-oh-MEE-nuh
Verified name
What does Philomena mean?
Lover of strength, daughter of light
Origin and language
Greek, Ancient Greek
Language family: Ancient Greek|Greek|English
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 847 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 2788 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Mena, Minnie, Pippa
Variant: Filomena
Related: Mena
Using Philomena across cultures
Traditional Greek and Italian saint name.
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