Philander Name Meaning
The name Philander comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Philander below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Philander Name Meaning
English (Archaic), Greek Mythology (Latinized)From the Greek name Φιλανδρος (Philandros) meaning "friend of man" from Greek φιλος (philos) "friend" and ανηρ (aner) "man" (genitive ανδρος). It was the name of a son of...
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