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Name Origin

Philippe is a French masculine given name, originating from the Greek name Philippos (Φίλιππος). It means 'lover of horses' or 'horse-lover', derived from the Greek words 'philos' meaning 'loving' and 'hippos' meaning 'horse'.

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Famous People

Philippe Pétain (1856-1951)

Military officer, statesman

  • Marshal of France
  • Leader of the Vichy regime during World War II

Philippe Starck (1949-)

Industrial designer

  • Known for his innovative and unconventional designs in various fields
  • Designed iconic products like the Louis Ghost chair and the Juicy Salif citrus squeezer