This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is masculine; and the first letter is P.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Philidel f & m Literature, TheatrePerhaps based on
Philadelphia or
Fidelis. It was used by John Dryden in his opera 'King Arthur; or, the British Worthy' (1691), where it belongs to an air spirit in the service of Merlin who saves Arthur from the evil schemes of Osmond, a Saxon sorcerer, and Grimbald, an enemy earth spirit.
Philiskos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun φιλίσκος
(philiskos) meaning "little friend", which consists of the Greek noun φίλος
(philos) meaning "friend" and the Greek diminutive suffix -ίσκος
(-iskos).
Philitas m Ancient GreekFrom Ancient Greek
φίλος (
philos) "lover, friend" combined with
-τας (
-tas), an Aeolic, Epic, and Doric, Greek suffix forming nouns that represent a state of being... [
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Philochoros m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective φιλόχορος
(philochoros) meaning "loving the choir or choral dance", which consists of the Greek noun φίλος
(philos) meaning "friend, lover" combined with the Greek noun χορός
(choros) meaning "dance".
Philodemos m Ancient GreekMeans "friend of the people", derived from Greek φιλος
(philos) "friend, lover" combined with Greek δημος
(demos) "the people."
Philogène m FrenchFrench form of
Philogenes. Known bearers of this name include the French foreign minister Louis Philogène Brûlart de Sillery (1702-1770), the Belgian painter Charles-Philogène Tschaggeny (1815-1894) and the Belgian ornithologist Philogène Wytsman (1866-1925).
Philogonos m Late GreekDerived from the Greek adjective φιλόγονος
(philogonos) meaning "loving one's children", which consists of Greek φίλος
(philos) meaning "beloved, dear" as well as "friend, lover" combined with the Greek noun γονή
(gone) meaning "birth, offspring".
Philokles m Ancient GreekMeans "friend of glory", derived from Greek φιλος
(philos) "friend, lover" combined with Greek κλεος
(kleos) "glory".
Philolaos m Ancient GreekMeans "friend of the people", derived from Greek φιλος
(philos) "friend, lover" combined with Greek λαος
(laos) "the people."
Philologos m Late Greek, Biblical GreekDerived from the Greek adjective φιλόλογος
(philologos) meaning "fond of words, talkative". It consists of the Greek noun φίλος
(philos) meaning "friend, lover" combined with the Greek noun λόγος
(logos) meaning "word, speech" as well as "reason, consideration, computation".
Philomathes m LiteratureMeans "lover of learning", derived from the Ancient Greek words φίλος (philos) meaning "friend, lover", and μαθ-/μανθάνειν (math-/manthanein) meaning "to learn".... [
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Philombrotos m Ancient GreekFrom Ancient Greek
φίλος (
philos) "friend, lover" and
βροτός (
brotos) "mortal man, human being". Philombrotos of Sparta was a 6th-century BCE pankratist who won three crowns in pankration.
Philopappos m Ancient GreekMeans "an old man's friend", derived from Greek φιλος
(philos) "friend, lover" combined with Greek πάππος
(pappos) "old man, grandfather".
Philopator m Ancient GreekPhilopator, meaning "father-loving", was a common royal epithet among Hellenistic monarchs.
Philopoimen m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun φίλος
(philos) meaning "friend, lover" combined with the Greek noun ποιμήν
(poimen) meaning "herdsman, shepherd" (see
Poimen).
Philoponos m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek φιλος
(philos) "friend, lover" combined with Greek πόνος
(ponos) "pain." The latter element could also refer to the Greek god of toil (see
Ponos).
Philosophos m Late GreekDerived from Greek φιλόσοφος
(philosophos) meaning "lover of wisdom", which consists of Greek φίλος
(philos) meaning "friend, lover" combined with Greek σοφία
(sophia) meaning "wisdom, cleverness"... [
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Philostorgios m Ancient GreekMeans "friend of familial love", derived from Greek φιλος
(philos) "friend, lover" combined with Greek στόργος
(storgos) "familial love, natural affection."
Philostratos m Ancient GreekMeans "friend of the army", derived from Greek φιλος
(philos) "friend, lover" combined with Greek στρατος
(stratos) "army."
Philotimos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective φιλότιμος
(philotimos) meaning "loving honour", which consists of the Greek noun φίλος
(philos) meaning "friend, lover" combined with the Greek verb τιμάω
(timao) meaning "to honour, to esteem, to revere".
Philou m & f French, Dutch (Modern)French diminutive of
Philippe. In France, the name is strictly masculine and primarily used informally, i.e. it is not typically used on birth certificates.... [
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Philoxenos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective φιλόξενος
(philoxenos) meaning "loving strangers, hospitable". It consists of the Greek noun φίλος
(philos) meaning "friend, lover" combined with Greek ξένος
(xenos) meaning "foreign, strange" as well as "foreigner, guest".
Phimon f & m ThaiMeans "stainless, flawless, pure" in Thai, ultimately from Sanskrit विमल
(vimala).
Phinit m & f ThaiMeans "observe, examine, investigate" in Thai.
Phira m ThaiFrom Thai พีร
(phira) meaning "brave, courageous, warrior", ultimately from Sanskrit वीर
(vira).
Phirachai m ThaiFrom Thai พีร
(phira) meaning "brave, courageous, warrior" and ชัย
(chai) meaning "victory".
Phirachat m ThaiFrom Thai พีร
(phira) meaning "brave, courageous, warrior" and ฉัตร
(chat) referring to a type of tiered umbrella traditionally associated with royalty.
Phiraphat m ThaiFrom Thai พีร
(phira) meaning "brave, courageous, warrior" and ภัทร
(phat) meaning "good, excellent, prosperous".
Phiraphon m ThaiFrom Thai พีร
(phira) meaning "brave, courageous, warrior" and พล
(phon) meaning "force, strength, power".
Phiraphong m ThaiFrom Thai พีร
(phira) meaning "brave, courageous, warrior" and พงศ์ or รพงษ์
(phong) meaning "lineage, family, ancestry".
Phirasak m ThaiFrom Thai พีร
(phira) meaning "brave, courageous, warrior" and ศักดิ์
(sak) meaning "power".
Phirawat m ThaiFrom Thai พีร
(phira) meaning "brave, courageous, warrior" and วัฒน์
(wat) meaning "prosperity, culture, development".
Phirawut m ThaiFrom Thai พีร
(phira) meaning "brave, courageous, warrior" and วุฒิ
(wut) meaning "prosperity, wisdom, knowledge".
Phirom m & f ThaiMeans "delighted, pleasing, satisfying" in Thai.
Phisan m ThaiMeans "broad, wide, extensive" in Thai.
Phisitchai m ThaiFrom Thai พิสิฐ
(phisit) meaning "excellent, superior" and ชัย
(chai) meaning "victory".
Phisitsak m ThaiFrom Thai พิสิฐ
(phisit) meaning "excellent, superior" and ศักดิ์
(sak) meaning "power, honour".
Phisut m ThaiMeans "purity, cleanliness, goodness" in Thai, ultimately from Sanskrit विशुद्धि
(viśuddhi).
Phitchaya f & m ThaiFrom Thai พิชญ์
(phit) meaning "scholar, wise person". This is a transcription of both the feminine form พิชญา and the masculine form พิชญะ.
Phithakphong m ThaiFrom Thai พิทักษ์
(phithak) meaning "guard, protect" and พงศ์/พงษ์
(phong) meaning "lineage, family".
Phithan m ThaiMeans "arrangement, method" in Thai, ultimately from Sanskrit विधान
(vidhāna).
Phitthaya m & f ThaiMeans "knowledge, philosophy, science" in Thai, ultimately from Sanskrit विद्या
(vidyā).
Phlegon m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology, Biblical, Biblical Greek, Biblical LatinEssentially means "burning, aflame, inflamed, fiery", since it is derived from the Greek verb φλέγω
(phlego) meaning "to burn (up), to inflame". A known bearer of this name was Phlegon of Tralles (2nd century AD), a Greek writer and freedman of the Roman emperor
Hadrian.... [
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Phobetor m Greek MythologyFrom the Greek name Φοβητωρ
(Phobētōr) meaning "frightening"; ultimately from Ancient Greek φόβος
(phóbos) "fear, terror, fright". In Greek mythology, Phobetor (or
Ikelos) was the god of and personification nightmares and a son of
Nyx.
Phocion m HistoryMost likely derived from Greek φώκη
(phoke), meaning "seal", referring to the animal. This name was borne by an Athenian politician who was also known as a subject of one of Plutarch's
Parallel Lives.
Phocus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of the Greek name Φῶκος
(Phokos), which is a variant form of
Phokas (see
Phocas). This name was borne by at least four characters in Greek mythology.
Phoibidas m Ancient GreekMeans "son of Phoibos" in Greek, derived from the name
Phoibos combined with ίδας
(idas), which is the Aeolic and Doric Greek form of the patronymic suffix ἴδης
(ides).... [
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Phokylos m Ancient GreekMeaning uncertain. The available possibilities for both the first and second element of this name indicate that the meaning of this name might be either "howling seal" or "forest of Phocis". And that is with the assumption that Phokylos is an authentic Greek given name, rather than a hellenization of a foreign name.... [
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Pholien m French (Belgian)Variant of
Feuillen via
Pholian, itself an older Gallicization of
Foillan. This name is borne by Pholien Systermans, a Belgian swimmer who gained the Belgian 100m freestyle record in 2009.
Phonchai m ThaiFrom Thai พร
(phon) meaning "blessing" or พล
(phon) meaning "force, strength, power" and ชัย
(chai) meaning "victory".
Phondet m ThaiFrom Thai พล
(phon) meaning "force, strength, power" and เดช
(det) meaning "power, might, authority".
Phonemany f & m LaoFrom Lao ພອນ
(phone) meaning "blessing" and ມະນີ
(many) meaning "gem, jewel".
Phonepaseuth m & f LaoFrom Lao ພອນ
(phone) meaning "blessing" and ປະເສີດ
(paseuth) meaning "excellent, precious, superb".
Phonesavanh f & m LaoFrom Lao ພອນ
(phone) meaning "blessing" and ສະຫວັນ
(savanh) meaning "heaven, paradise".
Phonexay m & f LaoFrom Lao ພອນ
(phone) meaning "blessing" and ໄຊ
(xay) meaning "victory".
Phongthep m ThaiFrom Thai พงศ์/พงษ์
(phong) meaning "lineage, family" and เทพ
(thep) meaning "god, deity".
Phonlawat m ThaiFrom Thai พล
(phonla) meaning "force, strength, power" and วัฒน์
(wat) meaning "prosperity, culture, development".
Phonphiphat m ThaiFrom Thai พร
(phon) meaning "blessing" and พิพัฒน์
(phiphat) meaning "prosperity, development".
Phonsak m ThaiFrom Thai พร
(phon) meaning "blessing" and ศักดิ์
(sak) meaning "power".
Phonthep m ThaiFrom Thai พร
(phon) meaning "blessing" and เทพ
(thep) meaning "god, deity, angel".
Phorkys m Greek MythologyMeaning uncertain. In Greek mythology, Phorkys was an old man ruling over the sea; later he was described as a god of the hidden dangers of the deep, a brother of
Nereus, and was depicted as a kind of merman.
Phormion m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun φορμίον
(phormion) meaning "small mat, small basket" as well as "straw covering". The word is ultimately derived from the Greek noun φορμός
(phormos) meaning "basket, wicker basket, mat", which itself is closely related to the Greek verb φορεω
(phoreo) meaning "to carry, to bear"... [
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Phoroneus m Greek MythologyPossibly means "to bring help", derived from Greek φορεω
(phoreo) "to bring, to carry, to bear" combined with Greek ὀνή
(onē) meaning "help". Another possibility is that the name is derived from Greek φόρον
(phoron) meaning "forum, market", or even from Greek φόρος
(phoros) meaning "tribute, tax"... [
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Phosphoros m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek φῶς
(phos) "light" combined with Greek φορεω
(phoreo) "to carry, to bear." For the latter element, also compare Greek φερω
(phero), which has the same meaning... [
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Phot m ThaiMeans "word, speech" in Thai.
Photinus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of Φωτεινός
(Photeinos) and
Photinos. This name was borne by a Christian heresiarch and bishop of Sirmium from the 4th century AD and by Photinus of Thessalonica, a 5th-century deacon of the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Photon m GreekComes from the elementary particle that transmits light. From the Ancient Greek phos.
Phou m & f LaoMeans "mountain" in Lao.
Phoukham m & f LaoFrom Lao ພູ
(phou) meaning "mountain" and ຄຳ
(kham) meaning "gold".
Phoukhong m & f LaoFrom Lao ພູ
(phou) meaning "mountain" and ຂົງ
(khong) meaning "territory, region".
Phousavanh m & f LaoFrom Lao ພູ
(phou) meaning "mountain" and ສະຫວັນ
(savanh) meaning "heaven, paradise".
Phoutthasack m LaoFrom Lao ພຸດທະ
(phouttha) meaning "Buddha" and ສັກ
(sack) meaning "rank, power, authority".
Phoutthavong m LaoFrom Lao ພຸດທະ
(phouttha) meaning "Buddha" and ວົງ
(vong) meaning "lineage, family".
Phoutthaxay m LaoFrom Lao ພຸດທະ
(phouttha) meaning "Buddha" and ໄຊ
(xay) meaning "victory".
Phouvanh m & f LaoFrom Lao ພູ
(phou) meaning "mountain" and ວັນ
(vanh) meaning "sun, day".
Phouvong m & f LaoFrom Lao ພູ
(phou) meaning "mountain" and ວົງ
(vong) meaning "lineage, family, ring, circle".
Phraiwan m & f ThaiFrom Thai ไพรวัน
(phraiwan) meaning "forest, woods" or from ไพร
(phrai) meaning "forest, jungle" and วัลย์
(wan) meaning "climbing plant, creeper, vine".
Phrangphet m & f ThaiEtymology uncertain, however the first name element may be from
พร่าง (phrang) meaning "sparkling, glittering".
Phronios m Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun φρόνις
(phronis) meaning "prudence, wisdom", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb φρονέω
(phroneo) meaning "to think" as well as "to be minded"... [
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Phrontis m & f Greek MythologyDerived from the Greek noun φροντίς
(phrontis) meaning "thought, care, attention", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb φρονέω
(phroneo) meaning "to think" as well as "to be minded"... [
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Phronton m Late GreekDerived from the Greek verb φροντίζω
(phrontizo) meaning "to take care of, to attend to" as well as "to consider, to reflect, to take thought", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb φρονέω
(phroneo) meaning "to think" as well as "to be minded"... [
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Phrynichos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun φρύνη
(phryne) meaning "toad" (see
Phryne). Also compare Greek φρῦνος
(phrynos), which can mean "toad" as well as "brown"... [
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Phthisis m ObscureSimply from the English word meaning "wasting, consumption", ultimately from Greek φθίσις
(phthisis). A Phthisis Smith was born in England in 1915.
Phthonos m Greek MythologyFrom Greek φθόνος
(phthonos) meaning "ill-will, malice, envy, jealousy". In Greek mythology Phthonos was the daimon or spirit of envy and jealousy; he was particularly associated with the jealous passions of love.
Phú m & f VietnameseFrom Sino-Vietnamese 富
(phú) meaning "abundant, rich, wealthy".
Phufa m & f ThaiFrom Thai ภู
(phu) meaning "mountain" and ฟ้า
(fa) meaning "sky, heaven".
Phui m & f LaoMeans "powdery, powdered" in Lao.
Phumichai m Thai (Rare)From Thai ภูมิ
(phumi) meaning "land, earth" and ชัย
(chai) meaning "victory".
Phumiphat m ThaiFrom Thai ภูมิ
(phumi) meaning "land, earth, country, nation" and พัฒน
(phat) meaning "prosperity, progress, development" or ภัทร
(phat) meaning "magnificent, glorious".
Phụng m & f VietnameseFrom Sino-Vietnamese 鳳
(phụng) meaning "(male) phoenix".
Phupha m ThaiMeans "rocky mountain, hill" in Thai.
Phurah m BiblicalPhurah was a servant of
Gideon in Judges 7. Gideon takes Phurah with him to spy on the Midianites before battle.
Phurba m & f Tibetan, BhutaneseFrom Tibetan ཕུར་བ
(phur-ba) referring to a ceremonial three-sided dagger used in Tibetan Buddhist rituals.
Phurbu m & f TibetanFrom Tibetan ཕུར་བུ
(phur-bu) meaning "Jupiter (the planet)" or "Thursday".
Phuri m ThaiMeans "wisdom, intellect" or "land" or "abundance" in Thai.
Phuriphat m ThaiFrom Thai ภูริ
(phuri) meaning "wisdom, intellect" and พัฒน์
(phat) meaning "prosperity, progress, development".
Phutiel m Biblical, Biblical LatinForm of
Putiel used in the Douay-Rheims Bible (1582-1610), the Clementine Vulgate (1592) and the Nova Vulgata ("Neo-Vulgate", 1979). The latter two are respectively the former and current official Bible of the Roman Catholic Church.
Phutthichai m ThaiFrom Thai พุฒิ
(phutthi) meaning "prosperity, abundance" and ชัย
(chai) meaning "victory".
Phutthinan m ThaiFrom Thai พุทธิ
(phutthi) meaning "prosperity, abundance" and นันท์/นันทน์
(nan) meaning "pleasure, joy, delight".
Phutthiphong m ThaiFrom Thai พุทธิ
(phutthi) meaning "prosperity, abundance" and พงศ์/พงษ์
(phong) meaning "lineage, family".
Phuvah m BiblicalPhuvah was a son of
Issachar according to Genesis 46:13 and Numbers 26:23. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with
Jacob.
Phuvang m & f LaoFrom Lao
ພູ (phou) meaning "mountain" and
ວັງ (vang) meaning "palace" or "protect, encircle".