philip/ˈfɪlɪp/philip means one of the twelve disciples of Jesus in the Bible; one of the seven deacons.philip is pronounced /ˈfɪlɪp/.EtymologyFrom Middle English Philip, ultimately from Ancient Greek Φίλιππος (Phílippos), name of ancient kings of Macedonia, from φίλιππος (phílippos, “fond of horses”), from φιλέω (philéō, “to love”) + ἵππος (híppos, “horse”).nameOne of the twelve disciples of Jesus in the Bible; one of the seven deacons.A male given name from Ancient Greek.“Philip Berold, conceiting this his name, very Clerkly proves that Philip is an Apostolical name by Saint Philip the Apostle, a Royal name by King Philip King of Macedonia, and an Imperial name by Philip the first Christian Emperour.”A surname originating as a patronymic.A small city, the county seat of Haakon County, South Dakota, United States.nounEnglish sparrow, house sparrow (Passer domesticus)