"Philippa" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈfɪ.lɪ.pə/ [UK] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Philippa.wav [Southern-England]
Etymology: A Latinate feminine form of Philip, recorded in medieval England, but originally pronounced like the masculine form. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Philippa
  1. A female given name from Ancient Greek. Categories (topical): English female given names, English given names Related terms (pet forms): Phil, Pippa Translations (female given name): Filippa (Danish), Hilppa (Finnish), Philippa (French), Filipa (Portuguese), Filippa (Swedish)
    Sense id: en-Philippa-en-name-G1A8salx Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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