Philetus Name Meaning
The name Philetus comes from Biblical roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Philetus below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Philetus Name Meaning
Biblical, Biblical LatinFrom the Greek name Φιλητος (Philetos) meaning "beloved". In the New Testament, Philetus is a heretic in the church at Ephesus.
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