philip
word
/ˈfɪɫəp/, /ˈfɪɫɪp/
FI-luhp, FI-lip
/ˈfɪləp/, /ˈfɪlɪp/
FI-luhp, FI-lip
Definition
A male first name. It is used as a person's given name in English and many other languages.
Usage & Nuances
This is a proper noun, so it is capitalized as 'Philip' in normal writing. It refers to a person, not a general thing, and it is usually not translated, though some languages use local forms such as 'Felipe' or 'Filipe'.
Spanish: FelipePortuguese (BR): FelipePortuguese (PT): FilipeChinese (Simplified): 菲利普Chinese (Traditional): 菲利普Hindi: फिलिपArabic: فيليبBengali: ফিলিপRussian: ФилиппJapanese: フィリップVietnamese: PhilipKorean: 필립Turkish: Philip - FilipUrdu: فلپIndonesian: Philip - Filip
Example Sentences
My brother is Philip.
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Philip is in my class.
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I saw Philip at the store.
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Have you talked to Philip about the plan yet?
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Philip said he'll be a little late.
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If Philip calls, tell him I'm on my way.
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