Gender: Male
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Affectionate, Who Kisses
Pronunciation: FIL-uh-mun, /ˈfɪləˌmʌn/, F AH L EY M AH N
Popularity Rank: #19,161
Derived from the Greek name Φιλημων (Philemon), which meant "affectionate". This was the name of a Christian in the New Testament who was a friend of Saint Paul.
The name Philemon is of Greek origin and means Affectionate, Who Kisses. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Philemon is commonly found in South Africa, Nigeria, Cameroon, and 42 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: FIL-uh-mun
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈfɪləˌmʌn/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: F AH L EY M AH N
F: Pronounce as in "fish" (F IH SH)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Philemon is recorded 2,186 times globally, ranking it as the 19,161th most common name worldwide.
Philemon is most prevalent in South Africa, with 851 occurrences, making it the 2,218th most popular name in the country.
In Ghana, the name Philemon is found among 1 in every 1445 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | #2,218 | 1 : 2,755 |
| Nigeria | #1,816 | 1 : 1,966 |
| Cameroon | #1,214 | 1 : 2,104 |
| Ghana | #889 | 1 : 1,445 |
| United States of America | #22,316 | 1 : 26,219 |
| France | #14,926 | 1 : 22,101 |
| Egypt | #40,961 | 1 : 65,543 |
| Malaysia | #25,750 | 1 : 62,206 |
| Namibia | #1,566 | 1 : 4,508 |
| United Kingdom | #17,642 | 1 : 23,835 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Philemon from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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