What Does the Name Philemon Mean

60 NamesFor PhilemonName MeaningCool

The name Philemon comes from Biblical roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Philemon below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.

Philemon Name Meaning

Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical GreekMeans "affectionate" in Greek, a derivative of φιλημα (philema) "kiss". Philemon was the recipient of one of Paul's epistles in the New Testament.

Origin: BiblicalGender: Boy
Advertisement
1 Pratik
2 Porphyrios
3 Prosper
4 Pearce
5 Perica
6 Prokopiy
7 Philomel
8 Přemek
9 Priscus
10 Petros
11 Patariki
12 Perceval
13 Pavelu
14 Pádraic
15 Patrik
16 Prochoros
17 Pierrick
18 Peregrinus
19 Paulie
20 Prochorus
21 Pemphero
22 Philippus
23 Phineas
24 Placidus
25 Patroklos
26 Pasqualino
27 Pridoni
28 Phaidros
29 Perttu
30 Parviz
31 Proteus
32 Preben
33 Paride
34 Plínio
35 Philip
36 Pontus
37 Poghos
38 Prasert
39 Polykarpos
40 Parthalán
41 Patryk
42 Philibert
43 Paškal
44 Petteri
45 Paquito
46 Prasanna
47 Paulinus
48 Prosenjit
49 Petronius
50 Prospero
51 Paulino
52 Pāvils
53 Pietro
54 Pallav
55 Przemysław
56 Pierce
57 Plinius
58 Plouton
59 Petrus
60 Parminder
Advertisement

More Name Lists

What Does the Name Arkaitz MeanCyriacus Name MeaningWhat Does the Name Draco MeanDushyant Name MeaningWhat Does the Name Eguzkiñe MeanEdmund Name MeaningWhat Does the Name Gabi MeanGadar Name MeaningIzzy Name MeaningJory Name MeaningMerlyn Name MeaningOenone Name Meaning

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Philemon mean?

The full meaning, origin and background of Philemon appear in the meaning card at the top of this page, followed by real variants and related names from the same family.

Is Philemon a boy or girl name?

The usage and origin of Philemon are shown in the meaning card above — the related names below include forms used across genders.

What names are similar to Philemon?

The list below shows real name variants, short forms, and names that share the roots or sound of Philemon — tap any name to copy it.

Is Philemon a rare name?

Many names carry centuries of history yet stay uncommon today. Browse the related names below to find a form of Philemon that feels right.

Advertisement