Philiya at a glance
- Meaning
- Lover of horses
- Origin
- Greek
- Religion
- Christian
- Gender
- boy
- Pronunciation
- PHI-li-ya
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- uncommon
- Variants & Spellings
- Philip, Phili, Pheelyp, Phyleep, Philin, Phyllip
Lucky details for Philiya
- Number
- 2
- Color
- Pearl White
- Stone
- Moonstone
- Flower
- Jasmine
- Day
- Monday
- Planet
- Moon
- Zodiac
- Cancer
- Metal
- Silver
Philiya is a Greek name meaning “lover of horses”. It is a spelling variant of Philip and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Philiya for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with gentle, intuitive, deeply people-centred. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Philiya reduce to 2, a number linked with Moon and with people who are empathetic, diplomatic, a wonderful listener and peacemaker.
Numerology
Chaldean value 2 — Gentle, intuitive, deeply people-centred.
Personality
Gentle, intuitive, deeply people-centred
Positive Traits
Empathetic, diplomatic, a wonderful listener and peacemaker
Negative Traits
Sensitive to criticism and can take things to heart
Career Suggestions
Counselling, teaching, nursing, hospitality, the arts
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FAQs about the name Philiya
What does the name Philiya mean?
Philiya means “lover of horses” and comes from a Greek root.
Is Philiya a boy or girl name?
Philiya is most often used as a boy name today.
How do you pronounce Philiya?
Philiya is pronounced PHI-li-ya (2 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Philiya?
The lucky number for Philiya is 2, ruled by Moon.
What are good nicknames for Philiya?
Popular short forms include Phii, Phil, Phiy, Phy.
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