Philadelphia
Greek place-name
"brotherly love"
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Updated Sat Mar 22 2025
Philadelphia Origin and Meaning
The name Philadelphia is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "brotherly love".
Not nearly as popular as neighbors Trenton and Camden, but occasionally used for girls. Shirley Temple played a Philadelphia in the old western movie "Fort Apache."
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