Pilib
/ˈpʲɪlʲəbʲ/masculine
The Irish name Philip is written as Pilib.
Pilib is used as a masculine given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈpʲɪlʲəbʲ/.
Did you know?
- The name Pilib comes from the Ancient Greek word for 'fond of horses'.
- Many Irish names that are borrowings from Greek or Latin, like Pilib, became deeply integrated into the language after the arrival of Christianity in Ireland.
- In Irish, the letter 'p' is often lenited to 'ph' to change the sound, but in the name Pilib, the spelling remains simple and direct.
Examples in context
- Chonaic mé Pilib ar an mbóthar.I saw Philip on the road.
Example conversation
Two friends are looking for a mutual acquaintance at a cafe.
- SaoirseAn bhfuil Pilib anseo?Is Philip here?
- CathalNíl an buachaí sin anseo.That boy is not here.
- SaoirseAn bhfuil sé ag obair?Is he working?
- CathalTá sé ag obair inniu.He is working today.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “philip” translations and entries Pilib, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Pilib, CC BY-SA 4.0.
