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Philippa

FIH-lih-puh

Philippa (name) means a feminine given name, the female form of Philip. Example: “Philippa is a traditional English feminine name.”

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A feminine given name, the female form of Philip.
"Philippa is a traditional English feminine name."
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Etymology

A Latinate feminine form of Philip, recorded in medieval England, but originally pronounced like the masculine form.

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What does “Philippa” mean?

The word “Philippa” means a feminine given name, the female form of Philip.

How do you pronounce “Philippa”?

“Philippa” is pronounced FIH-lih-puh (/ˈfɪ.lɪ.pə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Philippa” in a sentence?

Here is “Philippa” used in a sentence: “Philippa is a traditional English feminine name.”

What part of speech is “Philippa”?

“Philippa” is a name.

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