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First name Philomena - Meaning, Origin and Rating
Origin
Nameday
11. August
Meaning
The female first name Philomena comes from Greek and means "the loving one". It is composed of the words "philein" for "to love" and "mene" for "spirit" or "soul". In Greek mythology, Philomena is the daughter of King Pandion of Athens and is revered as a symbol of love and loyalty. The name is particularly popular in Catholic regions and is often used as a middle name.
Famous people with the first name Philomena
- Philomena Lee (Person)
- Philomena Lynott (Person)
- Philomena Begley (Musician)
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