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Name Origin

Philemon is a masculine given name of Greek origin. It means 'loving' or 'beloved', derived from the Greek words 'philos' (loving) and 'menos' (mind).

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Philemon of Gadara

Philosopher and Stoic

  • Known for his writings on logic and ethics.
  • Disciple of the Stoic philosopher Zeno of Citium.

Philemon (New Testament)

Early Christian

  • Recipient of the Epistle to Philemon written by Saint Paul.
  • Believed to have been a slave owner who converted to Christianity.

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