Meaning & origin
What it means
Phĭlḗmōn is a romanization of Φιλήμων. Φιλήμων goes back to a word meaning “kindly, affectionate.”
Explained through its name family
Phĭlḗmōn’s family of names
In Ancient Greek usage, Phĭlḗmōn is a Roman-alphabet rendering of Φιλήμων.
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