Philemon Name Origin
/fi-LEE-mon/-
Greek (Greek) 50%
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Cameroon (Bantu) 30%
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Ethiopian (Cushitic) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: Philemon
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Eastern
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
The name 'Philemon' originates from Greek, meaning 'loving' or 'friend'. It is a biblical name, notably borne by a character in the New Testament. The name is also used in African countries, particularly in Cameroon and Ethiopia, where biblical names are common.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Philemon each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).