Filippo
/fiˈlip.po/
Philip is the English name that translates to the Italian male given name Filippo.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Which one should you use?
Pippo is an affectionate nickname for Philip used among friends and family.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /fiˈlip.po/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- The nickname Pippo is so common that it is the name of the Italian version of Disney's Goofy.
- The name Filippo comes from the Greek words for 'love' and 'horses', meaning 'lover of horses'.
- The nickname Pippo is so common that it has become a generic name for certain characters in Italian comic strips, much like 'Tom' or 'Dick' in English.
Examples in context
- Il regno di Filippo II durò quarant'anni.The reign of Philip II lasted forty years.This sentence is useful for seeing Filippo used in a historical context.Tatoeba #5359997 by Guybrush88, translation #462896 by lukaszpp
- Filippo, come Andrea e Pietro, veniva dalla città di Bethesda.Philip, like Andrew and Peter, was from the town of Bethesda.This sentence shows Filippo used in a biblical or historical comparison.Tatoeba #1923185 by Guybrush88, translation #34594 by Swift
- Il mio gatto si chiama Filippo.My cat's name is Philip.This sentence demonstrates how to use Filippo when naming a pet.Tatoeba #13112994 by Adelpa, translation #13112988 by rul
- Ciao Filippo!Hello Philip!
- Come si dice 'Philip' in italiano?How do you say 'Philip' in Italian?
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofia and Lorenzo are talking about a mutual friend at a cafe.
- SofiaConosci Filippo?Do you know Filippo?
- LorenzoSì, è un ragazzo molto simpatico.Yes, he is a very nice guy.
- SofiaAnche lui mi ha parlato di te.He also spoke to me about you.
- LorenzoDavvero? Che bello!Really? That's nice!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “philip” translations and entries Filippo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Filippo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
