Philmon

Philmon is a short form of the ancient Greek name Philemon (Φιλήμων). The meaning of the name is 'the friendly one' or 'the loving one' and is derived from the Ancient Greek word philema (φίλημα), which means 'kiss'.

What does the name Philmon mean?

Philmon is a shortened variant of the Greek name Philemon (Φιλήμων). It carries the meaning 'the friendly one' or 'the loving one', derived from the Ancient Greek term philema (φίλημα), which means 'kiss'. This form is especially prevalent in English-speaking countries, but it also sees sporadic use in Germany and certain Asian countries. Overall, Philmon is a rather rare first name. A prominent example of a bearer of this name is the German politician Philmon Ghirmai. Other variants of Philemon include Filemon and Filmon, as well as the short form Phil.

Where does the name Philmon come from?

The name Philmon has its roots in Ancient Greek and means 'the friendly one' or 'the loving one'.

How do you pronounce Philmon?

Philmon is pronounced like 'Filmon', with emphasis on the first syllable.

When is the name day of Philmon?

The name day of Philmon is celebrated on March 8, September 27, and November 22.

Popularity

In Germany, Philmon is a rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,453rd on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 2020, when it reached 4,047th place. In the last ten years, Philmon has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 7,203rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,508th.