Philomena Name Origin
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Italian (Mediterranean) 40%
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Irish (Celtic) 35%
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Spanish (Latin) 25%
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Name Details
- First Name: Philomena
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
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Name Origin
Derived from the Greek name Philomena, meaning 'lover of strength' or 'friend of strength'. It is a name with strong historical roots in Christian saints and has been popular in various European countries, especially Italy, Ireland, and Spain.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Philomena each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).