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Φίλων
Φίλων (Phĭ́lōn) is a masculine given name. It is used in Ancient Greek.
Ancient Greek and GreekWritten in Greek script. In English: Phílōn.
Meaning & origin
Where it comes from
Φίλων is Filon written in the Greek alphabet. Filon comes from Latin, and ultimately from Ancient Greek.
Explained through its name family
Φίλων’s family of names
In Greek usage, Φίλων has a conventional equivalent in the Polish form FILON. In Ancient Greek usage, Φίλων has a transliteration in Phílōn. In Ancient Greek usage, Φίλων can be written in the Roman alphabet as Phĭ́lōn.
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Around the world
Φίλων has relatives in 3 languages.
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Spellings & scripts 3
The same name written differently, including transliterations into other scripts.
Across languages 1
Equivalents and cognates in other languages, plus older forms it grew from.
People named Φίλων
- PhiloHellenistic Jewish philosopher who lived in Alexandria (c. 20 BCE-c. 50 CE)14 BC–50
- Philo of Byzantiumancient Greek engineer279 BC–219 BC
- Philo of Larissaancient Greek philosopher158 BC–83 BC
- Philo of ByblosGreek author (c. 64 – 141)50–140
- Philo the Dialecticianancient Greek philosopher400 BC–300 BC
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