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

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