Philipp
/ˈfɪlɪp/masculine
Philip is a male given name translated into German as Philipp.
Philipp is a masculine given name used for males.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Which one should you use?
Philipp is the most common German spelling of the name Philip.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈfɪlɪp/
Did you know?
- The Greek root of Philipp is also the ancestor of the English word 'philosophy', which shares the same root for 'loving'.
- In German, the name is often associated with the historical figure Philipp der Schöne, which translates to 'Philip the Handsome'.
- If you see the name spelled Filip in a German text, it is likely a non-Germanic spelling from Eastern Europe or the Balkans.
Examples in context
- Die Herrschaft von Philipp II. dauerte vierzig Jahre.The reign of Philip II lasted forty years.This sentence is useful for showing the use of Philipp in a historical context.Tatoeba #893883 by MUIRIEL, translation #462896 by lukaszpp
- Ist das dein Bruder Philipp?Is that your brother Philipp?
- Ich habe gestern mit Philipp telefoniert.I talked to Philipp on the phone yesterday.
Example conversation
Julian and Sarah are at a party.
- JulianHallo Sarah, kennst du Philipp?Hello Sarah, do you know Philipp?
- SarahNein, wer ist Philipp?No, who is Philipp?
- JulianPhilipp ist mein Kollege aus dem Büro.Philipp is my colleague from the office.
- SarahIch würde ihn gerne treffen.I would like to meet him.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “philip” translations and entries Philipp, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Philipp, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
