Philomena
lover of strength/song
GenderGirlOriginGreekSay itfil-oh-MEE-nahPopularitylow, saintly revival
Pronounced fil-oh-MEE-nah
About the name Philomena
Philomena has a lilting, old-world charm tied to a beloved early Christian saint. It suits a girl with gentle resilience.
Gentle, resilient, and quietly devoted.
Fun fact
Saint Philomena's relics, discovered in 1802, sparked widespread Catholic devotion in the 19th century.
Nicknames for Philomena
PhilMena
Variations
FilomenaPhilomene
Famous people named Philomena
- Saint Philomena