📖 About Filipa
Filipa is the Portuguese and Catalan feminine form of Philip, from the Greek Philippos meaning "lover of horses." The name is deeply tied to Iberian royalty through Filipa de Lencastre, Queen of Portugal, whose sons launched the Age of Discovery. In modern Portugal and Brazil it retains an elegant, aristocratic warmth, and has traveled with the diaspora to English-speaking countries.
📍 Details
- OriginPortuguese
- Gender♀ Female
- MeaningLover of horses
- Name DayAugust 23
🔀 Variants & Related Names
⭐ Famous People
- Filipa de Lencastre — Queen of Portugal (1387–1415), daughter of John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster. Mother of the "Illustrious Generation," including Prince Henry the Navigator; a key figure in Portugal's Age of Discovery.
- Filipa Palha — Portuguese entrepreneur and co-founder of Unbabel, a leading AI-powered translation platform, and prominent figure in the European tech startup scene.
- Filipa Azevedo — Portuguese singer who represented Portugal in the Eurovision Song Contest 2010, known for her powerful voice and stage presence.
- Filipa Martins — Portuguese gymnast and national champion, notable for her dedication to rhythmic gymnastics and international competition career.