Philadelphia Name Meaning
The name Philadelphia comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Philadelphia below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Philadelphia Name Meaning
English (Rare)From the name of a city in Asia Minor mentioned in Revelation in the New Testament. The name of the city meant "brotherly love" from Greek φιλεω (phileo) "to love" and αδελφος (adelphos) "brother". It...
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