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Filippo

Filippo is an Italian male given name, which is the equivalent of the English name Philip, from the Greek Philippos, meaning "horse lover". The female variant is Filippa. The name may refer to:Filippo I Colonna (1611–1639), Italian nobleman Filippo II Colonna (1663–1714), Italian noblemen Filippo Abbiati (1640–1715), Italian painter Filippo Baldinucci (1624–1697), Italian historian Filippo Brunelleschi (1377–1446), Italian architect Filippo Cadorini, Italian rugby union player Filippo Carli (1876–1938), Italian sociologist Filippo Castagna (1765–1830), Maltese politician Filippo Ciampanelli, Italian Roman Catholic prelate and diplomat of the Holy See Filippo Coarelli, Italian archaeologist Filippo Coletti (1811–1894), Italian singer Filippo di Piero Strozzi (1541–1582), French general Filippo Salvatore Gilii (1721–1789), Italian priest and linguist Filippo Grandi, Italian diplomat Filippo Illuminato (1930–1943), Italian partisan, recipient of the Gold Medal of Military Valour Filippo Inzaghi, Italian football player and manager Filippo Lippi (1406–1469), Italian painter Filippo Lombardi (footballer), Italian footballer Filippo Lombardi (politician), Swiss politician Filippo Lussana (1820–1897), Italian doctor Filippo Magnini, Italian swimmer Filippo Mannucci, Italian rower Filippo Maria Fanti, know professionally as Irama, Italian singer-songwriter and rapper Filippo Marinetti (1876–1944), Italian writer Filippo Nicolini, Italian impresario Filippo Nigro, Italian actor Filippo Palizzi (1818–1899), Italian painter Filippo Parlatore (1816–1877), Italian botanist Filippo Raguzzini (1690–1771), Italian architect Filippo Rusuti (1255–1325), Italian painter Filippo Sacco, later known as John Roselli Filippo Scelzo (1900–1980), Italian actor Filippo Scerra, Italian politician Filippo Severoli (1762–1822), Italian general Filippo Sorcinelli, Italian fashion designer Filippo Timi, Italian actor Filippo Turati (1857–1932), Italian politician

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Filippo
PronunciationItalian: [fiˈlippo]
GenderMale
Origin
Word/nameItalian
MeaningFriend of horses
Region of originItaly
Other names
Related namesPhilip

Filippo is an Italian male given name, which is the equivalent of the English name Philip, from the Greek Philippos, meaning "horse lover".12 The female variant is Filippa. The name may refer to:

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  1. Behind the Name. "Given Name Filippo". Retrieved on 23 January 2016.
  2. Behind the Name. "Given Name Philip". Retrieved on 23 January 2016.