Felipa
/F-EH-L-IH-P-AA/
Lover of horses, the feminine of Felipe, from Greek Philippos, joining philos 'loving' and hippos 'horse.' A Filipino-Catholic name with a royal Iberian echo, since the islands themselves took their name from a Spanish prince called Felipe, it carries the spirited, noble character long associated with the horse-loving line.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Felipa is a Christian girl name of Tagalog origin, meaning “Lover of horses, the feminine of Felipe, from Greek Philippos, joining philos 'loving' and hippos 'horse.' A Filipino-Catholic name with a royal Iberian echo, since the islands themselves took their name from a Spanish prince called Felipe, it carries the spirited, noble character long associated with the horse-loving line.”.
Felipa is a girl's name of Tagalog origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Lover of horses, the feminine of Felipe, from Greek Philippos, joining philos 'loving' and hippos 'horse.' A Filipino-Catholic name with a royal Iberian echo, since the islands themselves took their name from a Spanish prince called Felipe, it carries the spirited, noble character long associated with the horse-loving line." and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Common among Filipino, Spanish, SoutheastAsian families, Felipa carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Felipa
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Felipa lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Felipa's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Felipa's saint & feast day →What does Felipa's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Felipa resonates in either tradition.
Felipa's destiny number is 4 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Felipa's full reading →
Does Felipa go with your family's names?
Felipa breaks into 6 sounds: /F-EH-L-IH-P-AA/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Felipa sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Felipa beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Felipa — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Felipa
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From the same tradition
Other Christian girl names, common in Filipino families
Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Felipa
What does the name Felipa mean?
Felipa means "Lover of horses, the feminine of Felipe, from Greek Philippos, joining philos 'loving' and hippos 'horse.' A Filipino-Catholic name with a royal Iberian echo, since the islands themselves took their name from a Spanish prince called Felipe, it carries the spirited, noble character long associated with the horse-loving line.." It is a girl name of Tagalog origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Felipa a boy or girl name?
Felipa is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Felipa?
Felipa is of Tagalog origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Filipino, Spanish, SoutheastAsian families.
Is Felipa a Christian name?
Yes. Felipa is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of Tagalog origin.
What does Felipa mean in Tagalog?
Felipa originates from Tagalog, where it means "Lover of horses, the feminine of Felipe, from Greek Philippos, joining philos 'loving' and hippos 'horse.' A Filipino-Catholic name with a royal Iberian echo, since the islands themselves took their name from a Spanish prince called Felipe, it carries the spirited, noble character long associated with the horse-loving line.."
What are common nicknames for Felipa?
Common short forms of Felipa include Pia.
What is the numerology of Felipa?
Felipa has a Pythagorean destiny number of 4 — stability and disciplined work.
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