Philemon
/F-Y-EH-L-IY-M-AA-N/
A house-church host name from the shortest Pauline letter
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Philemon is a Christian boy name of Greek origin, meaning “A house-church host name from the shortest Pauline letter”.
Philemon is a boy's name of Greek origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "A house-church host name from the shortest Pauline letter" and belongs to the Love cluster — names for children loved deeply before they arrive.
Common among European, Greek families, Philemon 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 Philemon
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. Philemon lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Philemon's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Philemon's saint & feast day →What does Philemon'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 Philemon resonates in either tradition.
Philemon's destiny number is 11 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Philemon's full reading →
Does Philemon go with your family's names?
Philemon breaks into 8 sounds: /F-Y-EH-L-IY-M-AA-N/. 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 Philemon 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 Philemon beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Philemon — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Philemon
If Philemon resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Philemon
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Common questions about Philemon
What does the name Philemon mean?
Philemon means "A house-church host name from the shortest Pauline letter." It is a boy name of Greek origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Philemon a boy or girl name?
Philemon is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Philemon?
Philemon is of Greek origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among European, Greek families.
Is Philemon a Christian name?
Yes. Philemon is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Greek origin.
What does Philemon mean in Greek?
Philemon originates from Greek, where it means "A house-church host name from the shortest Pauline letter."
What are common nicknames for Philemon?
Common short forms of Philemon include Phili, Phil.
What is the numerology of Philemon?
Philemon has a Pythagorean destiny number of 11 — intuition and inspired leadership (master number).
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