Origin:
Biblical
English
French
Greek
Scottish
Shakespearean
Sex:Male
Unisex Name?No
Meaning:‘King John’ Bastard half brother to Robert Faulconbridge. ‘King John’ King Philip of France.
Soul Urge:People with the name Philip have a deep inner desire to serve humanity and to give to others by sharing money, knowledge and experience, or creative and artistic ability.
Expression:People with the name Philip are excellent at analyzing, understanding, and learning. They tend to be mystics, philosophers, scholars, and teachers. Because they live so much in the mind, they tend to be quiet and introspective, and are usually introverts. When presented with issues, they will see the larger picture. Their solitary thoughtfulness and analysis of people and world events may make them seem aloof, and sometimes even melancholy.