Petra is a feminine given name. It is a feminine form of Peter, which is derived from the Greek word "petros" meaning "stone, rock". It is also a common first name in Germany, Serbia, Croatia, Hungary, Finland, Sweden, Macedonia, the Czech Republic, Slovenia, Bulgaria and Slovakia.
Swedish Meaning: The name Petter is a Swedish baby name. In Swedish the meaning of the name Petter is: Stone.
The name Phil is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Phil is: Lover of horses. King Philip of Macedon was the father of Alexander the Great. In the Bible, Philip was the name of one of Christ's apostles.
From the Greek name Φιλιππος (Philippos) which means "friend of horses", composed of the elements φιλος (philos) "friend, lover" and 'ιππος (hippos) "horse". This was the name of five kings of Macedon, including Philip II the father of Alexander the Great.
From the Greek name Φιλιππος (Philippos) which means "friend of horses", composed of the elements φιλος (philos) "friend, lover" and 'ιππος (hippos) "horse". This was the name of five kings of Macedon, including Philip II the father of Alexander the Great.
Given Name PHILIPPINA. GENDER: Feminine. USAGE: German (Rare) PRONOUNCED: fee-li-PEE-na [details]
Greek Meaning: The name Phillip is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Phillip is: Lover of horses.
Meaning & History. From the Greek name Φιλιππος (Philippos) which means "friend of horses", composed of the elements φιλος (philos) "friend, lover" and 'ιππος (hippos) "horse". This was the name of five kings of Macedon, including Philip II the father of Alexander the Great.
The name came to public attention in the 19th century after a tomb seemingly marked with the name Filumena was found in Rome, supposedly belonging to another martyr named Philomena. This may have in fact been a representation of the Greek word φιλομηνη (philomene) meaning "loved".
Phoebe or Phebe is a female given name (Ancient Greek: Φοίβη), feminine form of the male name Phoebus, meaning "bright and shining" deriving from Greek 'Phoebus' (Φοίβος). In Greek mythology, Phoebe was a Titan associated with the moon. This was also an epithet of her granddaughter Artemis.
