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Philomena

fih-luh-MEE-nuh

Philomena (name) means a feminine given name meaning "beloved", associated with an early Christian martyr saint. Example: “Saint Philomena is venerated by many Catholics.”

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A feminine given name meaning "beloved", associated with an early Christian martyr saint.
"Saint Philomena is venerated by many Catholics."
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Etymology

From Latin Filumena, from Greek Φιλουμένη (Philouménē), "beloved".

Origin: Latin

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Philomena” mean?

The word “Philomena” means a feminine given name meaning "beloved", associated with an early Christian martyr saint.

How do you pronounce “Philomena”?

“Philomena” is pronounced fih-luh-MEE-nuh (/ˌfɪləˈmiːnə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Philomena” in a sentence?

Here is “Philomena” used in a sentence: “Saint Philomena is venerated by many Catholics.”

What part of speech is “Philomena”?

“Philomena” is a name.

Where does the word “Philomena” come from?

The word “Philomena” comes from Latin. From Latin Filumena, from Greek Φιλουμένη (Philouménē), "beloved".

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