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Filemon is a form of the Greek name Philemon (Φιλήμων) and is used in various languages such as Polish, Dutch, Spanish (Filemón), and Portuguese (Filémon). The name originates from the ancient Greek word philema (φίλημα), which means 'kiss', and can be translated as 'the Friendly' or 'the Loving'.
What does the name Filemon mean?
Filemon is a variant of the ancient Greek name Philemon (Φιλήμων) and appears in languages such as Polish, Dutch, Spanish (Filemón), and Portuguese (Filémon). The root comes from the ancient Greek term philema (φίλημα) for 'kiss'. This leads to the meaning 'the Friendly' or 'the Loving'. A well-known bearer of this name is the Dutch TV presenter Filemon Wesselink. Other variants of Philemon include Filmon and Philmon.
Where does the name Filemon come from?
Filemon is a masculine first name of Greek origin, meaning 'the Friendly' or 'the Loving'. The etymology is based on the ancient Greek word philema (φίλημα), which means 'kiss'. The name is common in Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, and Spanish.
How do you pronounce Filemon?
The pronunciation of Filemon is three syllables and sounds soft and flowing. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Fi-le-mon' [fiˈleːmɔn]. It begins with a clear, long 'Fi', which gives a light impression. The middle syllable has a melodic note due to the elongated 'e'. The final '-mon' adds a rounded finish with its nasal-sounding end. Overall, Filemon sounds friendly and harmonious, with a vowel-rich, rhythmically clear, and gently rounded sound quality.
When is the name day of Filemon?
The name day for Filemon is celebrated on March 8, September 27, and November 22.
Popularity
In Germany, Filemon is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2013 at 3,619th. In the last ten years, Filemon has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 5,784th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Filemon ranks 6,182nd. For worldwide popularity, there is more information in the baby name charts of individual countries.
Famous people
- Filemon Arcos (Mexican musician)
- Filemon Trevino (Mexican artist)
- Filemon Wesselink (TV presenter from the Netherlands)
Frequently asked questions about the name Filemon
What is the origin of the name Filemon?
Filemon is a masculine first name of Greek origin, derived from the ancient name Philemon. It is common in various languages such as Dutch, Polish, Spanish, and Portuguese.
What does the name Filemon mean?
The meaning of Filemon is 'the Friendly' or 'the Loving'. The root of the name comes from the ancient Greek word philema, which means 'kiss'.
How popular is the name Filemon?
Filemon has moderate popularity in some countries, particularly in the Netherlands and Poland. In other regions, it is less commonly encountered.